Network Engineer - 173078

ZP Group; Newington (VA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

ZP Group in Newington, VA is seeking a Network Engineer to help design, secure, and maintain mission-critical networks for government customers. This contract-to-hire position requires TS/SCI clearance and a strong background in routing, switching, and security.

You'll work with Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and ACI, use SolarWinds and Wireshark for monitoring, and collaborate with senior leadership to influence technical decisions under pressure.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage with senior leadership and influence decisions.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical capabilities in complex networks.
• Collaborative cross-disciplinary mindset under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures.
• Configure and optimize routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Manage LAN/WAN design, deployment, and monitoring.
• Operate network monitoring tools like SolarWinds, NetFlow, Wireshark.
• Work with Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and ACI platforms.
• Implement firewalls, VPNs, QoS, and load balancers.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Tools

SolarWinds

NetFlow

Wireshark

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco Nexus

Cisco ACI

Firewalls

VPNs

QoS

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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