Network Engineer - 173078

Zachary Piper Solutions; Newington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; 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 for government customers in dynamic, high-stakes environments in Newington, VA.

You will work with routing and switching protocols, Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, and monitoring tools like SolarWinds and Wireshark, with a TS/SCI clearance. This contract-to-hire position offers a competitive compensation up to $180,000 and opportunities to influence critical infrastructure decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience with BGP/OSPF/EIGRP routing protocols.
• Strong communication and ability to influence senior leadership.
• Advanced problem-solving in large, complex network environments.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple technical disciplines and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures for government customers in dynamic, high-stakes environments.
• Support LAN/WAN architecture, design, and deployment.
• Manage Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/ACI platforms and related devices.
• Implement network security controls and performance optimization.
• Collaborate across technical disciplines and with leadership under pressure.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

LAN/WAN design

Cisco switches

Firewalls

VPNs

Load Balancers

Wireshark

SolarWinds

NetFlow

Python

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Tools

SolarWinds

NetFlow

Wireshark

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.