Mission-Critical Network Engineer (TS/SCI, On-Site VA)

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

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Network Engineer to design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures for government customers in dynamic, high-stakes environments. The role focuses on routing, switching, and security, with hands-on experience in Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/ACI platforms and network monitoring tools.

The position requires collaboration with senior leadership, strong communication, and the ability to operate under pressure while balancing multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage with senior leadership and influence decisions.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills in large, complex networks.
• Collaborate across multiple technical disciplines and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures.
• Ensure uninterrupted communication and real-time data sharing.
• Support government customers in high-stakes environments.
• Implement routing/switching configurations and optimize performance.
• Coordinate with teams to deploy LAN/WAN solutions and security controls.

Skills

Routing protocols BGP/OSPF/EIGRP

LAN/WAN design

Network monitoring SolarWinds/NetFlow/

Firewall/VPN/QoS/load balancers

Tools

SolarWinds

NetFlow

Wireshark

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco Nexus

ACI

Load balancers

Job description

Network Engineer

Contract type: Contract to Hire

Salary: 180k max

Location: Newington, VA

Clearance: TS/SCI

Interview Process: 2-3 interviews: An initial screening followed by one or more technical and leadership-focused interviews. Interviews are generally conducted via audio/video, with potential in-person discussions.

Zachary Piper Solutions are currently seeking a Network Engineer who will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Network Engineer joining our team to design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures that enable uninterrupted communication, real-time data sharing, and mission-critical system availability for government customers in dynamic, high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities for the Network Engineer include:

·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.

·Strong background working with Cisco platforms including Catalyst, Nexus, and ACI.

Qualifications for the Network Engineer include:

·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.

Compensation for the Network Engineer include:

·Compensation: $160,000 to $180,000

Keywords:

Network Engineer, Python, AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, Data Centers, LAN, WAN, Deployment, Architecture, Wireshark, Cisco, SolarWinds, Routing, Switching, Load Balancers, Catalyst, Nexus, On-site Position, Newington, Virginia, VA.

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