Network Engineer - 174996

Piper Companies; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, and support secure network infrastructure in a defense environment, focusing on VPN and firewall solutions. On-site in Quantico, VA, you will join a team delivering resilient network capabilities that directly support mission success.

Requirements include 7+ years in network engineering, VPN and firewall expertise, routing and switching knowledge, and an Active Secret clearance with IAT Level III certification.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in network engineering or related infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with VPN technologies and firewall design.
• Active Secret clearance and IAT Level III certification.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain VPN solutions across enterprise environments.
• Engineer, configure, and optimize firewall platforms.
• Support network infrastructure projects from planning through deployment.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure secure and reliable network operations.

Skills

VPN technologies

Firewall design

Routing & Switching

Network security

Active Secret clearance

IAT Level III

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to support a company focused on enterprise network modernization and secure communications projects within a defense environment supporting mission-critical operations. This position is on-site in Quantico, VA. The Network Engineer will design, implement, and support secure network infrastructure with a focus on VPN and firewall solutions. Join a team delivering resilient network capabilities that directly support operational mission success.

Responsibilities for the Network Engineer include:

• Design, implement, and maintain VPN solutions across enterprise environments
• Engineer, configure, and optimize firewall platforms to meet security and performance requirements
• Support network infrastructure projects from planning through deployment and sustainment
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide root cause analysis
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure secure and reliable network operations

Required Qualifications for the Network Engineer include:

• 7+ years of experience in network engineering, administration, or related infrastructure support
• Hands‑on experience with VPN technologies, firewall design, implementation, and management
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, network security, and troubleshooting methodologies
• Active Secret clearance
• IAT Level III certification

Compensation for the Network Engineer includes:

• Salary Range: $130,000-170,000 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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