Mission-Critical Network Deployment Engineer (TS/SCI)

Piper Companies; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Secret w/ SCI eligibility

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Deployment Network Engineer to support network design, deployment, and troubleshooting for customer systems in Springfield, Virginia.

The role requires 3-5 years in network engineering, strong CLI skills, and experience with BGP, MPLS, SD-WAN, ExpressRoute, and Azure Virtual Networks; security awareness a plus.

This direct placement offers comprehensive benefits and a path to work on mission-critical infrastructure with occasional travel (~50%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience and 3-5 years of experience in network engineering.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting network devices and working within CLI environments.
• Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols and network design for efficiency and resiliency.
• Understanding of cloud networking technologies, including ExpressRoute, Azure Virtual Networks, and hybrid networking environments.
• Understanding of Layer 1 technologies, including cable management, cable types, media converters, circuits, CPE, Telco, and Demarcation.
• Experience creating network diagrams, rack elevations, and cable drawings.
• Understanding of network security appliances, network security methodologies, and traffic management.
• Familiarity with WAN and routing technologies, including BGP, MPLS, and SD-WAN.
• Valid driver's license and passport required.
• ~50% travel to locations outside the local area

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, deployment, and implementation of customer network systems and infrastructure.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain network devices, including applying patches and configuration changes.
• Support infrastructure design activities and develop technical documentation for customer systems and objectives.
• Create and maintain network diagrams, rack elevations, and cable drawings.
• Work with Microsoft and customer personnel to support technical strategies, network operations, and control objectives.

Skills

Network engineering

Network deployment

Network configuration

Cloud networking

Network security

BGP

MPLS

SD-WAN

WAN

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ExpressRoute

Azure Virtual Networks

CLI

Cable management

CPE

Telco

Demarcation

Rack elevations

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Deployment Network Engineer to support network design, deployment, and troubleshooting for customer systems in Springfield, Virginia.

The role requires 3-5 years in network engineering, strong CLI skills, and experience with BGP, MPLS, SD-WAN, ExpressRoute, and Azure Virtual Networks; security awareness a plus.

This direct placement offers comprehensive benefits and a path to work on mission-critical infrastructure with occasional travel (~50%).