Network Engineer - 174311

ZP Group; Newington (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer in Newington, VA to design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures for government customers. The role emphasizes uninterrupted communication, real-time data sharing, and mission-critical system availability.

The ideal candidate has strong routing protocol expertise (BGP/OSPF/EIGRP), LAN/WAN design experience, and hands-on knowledge of SolarWinds, NetFlow, and Wireshark, with Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/ACI experience, and TS/SCI

Qualifications

• Experience design and deployment of routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/EIGRP).
• Strong LAN/WAN architecture, design, and deployment skills.
• Proficient with network monitoring tools SolarWinds, NetFlow, Wireshark.
• Hands-on with firewalls, VPNs, QoS and load balancers.
• Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/ACI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures.
• Ensure real-time data sharing and mission-critical system availability.
• Lead implementation and optimization of routing and switching.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership on solutions.
• Support high-stakes government network environments.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

LAN/WAN design

Network monitoring

Tools

SolarWinds

NetFlow

Wireshark

Firewalls

VPNs

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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