Network Engineer - 174167

Piper Companies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Network Engineer to support a premier aerospace and defense program. The role is fully onsite with a requirement for an active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

You will configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN/WAN networks, routers, switches, and firewalls across multi-vendor environments (Cisco/Juniper/Fortinet/Palo Alto). Responsibilities include monitoring network performance, implementing BGP/OSPF, VLANs, GRE

Qualifications

• 3+ years of network engineering experience in enterprise or DoD environments.
• Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• CCNA or JNCIA certification is required.
• Experience with multi-vendor routing and switching (Cisco/Juniper).
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs and GRE tunnels.
• Experience with firewalls from Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure in LAN/WAN.
• Support network operations for high availability and performance.
• Manage routers, switches, and firewalls (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto).
• Monitor performance, resolve latency, congestion, and packet loss.
• Implement routing protocols including BGP and OSPF.
• Document changes and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Travel to remote locations for installations and sustainment.

Skills

Network engineering

Active Secret Clearance

US citizenship

TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF

VLANs, GRE Tunnels

Firewall administration

LAN/WAN troubleshooting

Communication skills

Multicast

Education

IAT Level II 8570-certified

CCNA or JNCIA certification

Tools

Cisco networking

Juniper

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to support a premier aerospace and defense program in Colorado Springs, CO. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on networking professional with experience supporting complex enterprise and DoD network environments. The selected candidate will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of mission-critical network infrastructure supporting national defense initiatives. This is a fully onsite role. Candidate must hold an active Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities Include:

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure in LAN/WAN environments.
• Support network operations to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance.
• Configure and administer routers, switches, and firewalls, including Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto technologies.
• Monitor network performance and proactively resolve latency, connectivity, and packet loss issues.
• Implement and support routing protocols including BGP and OSPF.
• Configure and maintain VLANs, GRE tunnels, multicast networking, and TCP/IP architectures.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolution of network incidents and outages.
• Support infrastructure upgrades, technology refreshes, and network modernization initiatives.
• Travel to remote locations to perform network installations, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities.
• Document network changes, troubleshooting efforts, and technical solutions.
• Provide status updates and technical communication to program stakeholders and leadership.
• Support mission requirements outside normal business hours when necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of network engineering or related experience.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Valid U.S. Passport.
• Current IAT Level II 8570-compliant certification such as:
  • Security+
  • SSCP
  • CISSP
  • GSEC
  • CISA
  • SCNP
  • SCNA
  • GSE
• Current CCNA or JNCIA certification.
• Experience supporting enterprise network design, implementation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of:
  • OSI Model
  • TCP/IP
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • VLANs
  • UDP Multicast
  • GRE Tunnels
• Experience administering firewalls, particularly:
  • Juniper
  • Fortinet
  • Palo Alto
• Experience with multi-vendor routing and switching environments, including Cisco and Juniper.
• Hands-on experience with WAN optimization technologies, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment.
• Strong network analysis, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret Clearance.
• CCNP or JNCIP certification.
• Experience with VMware technologies including NSX, vSAN, and Aria.
• Experience with network automation using Ansible.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements, including STIG compliance and accreditation processes.
• Prior experience supporting large-scale command and control, military communications, or defense programs.

Technical Environment:

• Cisco & Juniper Networking
• Palo Alto & Fortinet Firewalls
• BGP & OSPF Routing
• VLANs & GRE Tunnels
• UDP Multicast
• TACLANEs
• Optical Transport Systems
• VMware NSX, vSAN, & Aria
• Ansible Automation
• Enterprise LAN/WAN Infrastructure

Salary and Benefits Include:

• Salary Range: $120,000-180,000 **depending on experience**
• Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays