Network Engineer

Zachary Piper, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

On-site at JBAB

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support DoD enterprise networks at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) in Washington, DC. The role focuses on advanced network engineering, security, and operations across classified and unclassified environments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in enterprise networking, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE expertise, and DoD cybersecurity experience with active clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with DoD network infrastructures and cybersecurity requirements.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required and CCNA/Security+ CE certifications.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure including routers, switches, transport systems, and network appliances.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve Layer 1 through Layer 3 incidents across classified and unclassified environments.
• Implement and support routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS) while maintaining performance and redundancy.
• Apply cybersecurity best practices, including STIG compliance and vulnerability remediation.
• Lead network modernization and changes; provide on-call support for outages.

Skills

Network engineering

Troubleshooting

Security compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Network Engineering

DoD 8140 IAT II/III certification

Tools

Cisco IOS/IOS-XE

VLANs

STP

EtherChannel

802.1Q trunking

OSPF

EIGRP

IS-IS

Job description

Senior Network Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to support a company focused on delivering secure, mission-critical enterprise network and cybersecurity operations within Department of Defense environments. This position is on-site at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), Washington, D.C. The Senior Network Engineer will provide advanced network engineering, infrastructure administration, and cybersecurity support across both unclassified and classified enterprise environments while ensuring maximum availability, performance, and security of critical communications systems. Join a highly visible mission supporting national defense operations and enterprise communications infrastructure.

Responsibilities for the Network Engineer include:

• Configure, maintain, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure including routers, switches, transport systems, and network appliances.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve Layer 1 through Layer 3 network incidents across classified and unclassified environments.
• Implement and support routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, and IS-IS while maintaining network performance and redundancy.
• Apply cybersecurity best practices, including STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, patch management, and secure network operations.
• Lead network modernization efforts, technology refresh initiatives, operational change management activities, and on-call support for critical outages.

Required Qualifications for the Network Engineer include:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, administration, and troubleshooting within enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE, VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, 802.1Q trunking, and dynamic routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, and IS-IS.
• Experience supporting classified and/or DoD network infrastructures, network encryption technologies, and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field; equivalent military training, certifications, and experience may be substituted.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Current DoD 8140 IAT Level II or III certification requirements met through certifications such as CCNA and CompTIA Security+ CE.

Compensation for the Network Engineer include:

• Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

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