Mission-Critical Network Engineer (TS/SCI) — Gov Network Design

Piper Companies; Newington (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures that support government customers in high-stakes environments. The role ensures uninterrupted communication, real-time data sharing, and mission-critical system availability on-site at Newington, VA.

The position is contract to hire with a TS/SCI clearance, offering a compensation range of $160,000 to $180,000 and opportunities to work with Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/ACI, SolarWinds,

Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts.
• Ability to engage with senior leadership and influence technical and strategic decisions.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills in large, complex network environments.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple technical disciplines and operate effectively under pressure while managing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Expertise in routing and switching protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Experience with LAN/WAN architecture, design, and deployment.
• Proficiency with network monitoring and performance tools (e.g., SolarWinds, NetFlow, Wireshark).
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, VPNs, QoS, and load balancers.

Skills

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)

LAN/WAN design and deployment

Network monitoring

Cisco platforms (Catalyst/Nexus/ACI)

Communication & leadership

Tools

SolarWinds

NetFlow

Wireshark

Firewalls

VPNs

QoS

Load balancers

Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/ACI

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures that support government customers in high-stakes environments. The role ensures uninterrupted communication, real-time data sharing, and mission-critical system availability on-site at Newington, VA.

The position is contract to hire with a TS/SCI clearance, offering a compensation range of $160,000 to $180,000 and opportunities to work with Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/ACI, SolarWinds,