Network Engineer - 174996

ZP Group; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to support enterprise network modernization and secure communications in a defense environment around Quantico, VA. This on-site role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure VPN and firewall solutions to ensure mission-critical operations.

Successful candidates will have 7+ years in network engineering, hands-on VPN and firewall experience, routing/switching expertise, and an active Secret clearance with IAT Level III

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

VPN technologies

Firewall design & implementation

Routing & Switching

Network security

Troubleshooting

Clearance: Secret

IAT Level III certification

Tools

VPN platforms

Firewall platforms

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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