Network Engineer - 177626

Zachary Piper, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to support a Space Force program initiative and its mission system integrations in Colorado Springs, CO. The role is onsite and focuses on integrating networks within classified, highly sensitive environments.

The ideal candidate holds a TS/SCI clearance, 6+ years of network engineering or systems integration experience, and hands-on Cisco or Juniper expertise. Bachelor's degree required with ability to work independently on evolving projects.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 6+ years of network engineering or systems integration.
• Experience with Cisco or Juniper networking.
• Experience with mission systems in DoD/Space Force/classified environments.
• Strong knowledge of network architecture and assessment methodologies.
• Ability to work independently on discovery-phase programs.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Assess network architectures to support mission system integration.
• Evaluate security requirements within classified environments.
• Develop integration strategies and technical recommendations.
• Identify network limitations, risks, and mitigation approaches.
• Incorporate cybersecurity requirements into network designs.
• Collaborate with engineering and mission stakeholders throughout project execution.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Network engineering

Independent work

Cybersecurity concepts

DoD experience

Space Force experience

Network architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to support a unique Space Force program initiative and its mission system integrations.This position is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO. This is a high-visibility, fully funded opportunity supporting a critical electromagnetic warfare initiative focused on mission system integration and network modernization within classified environments.

Responsibilities

• Assess network architectures to support mission system integration efforts
• Evaluate security requirements within classified environments
• Develop integration strategies and technical recommendations
• Identify network limitations, risks, and mitigation approaches
• Incorporate cybersecurity requirements into network designs
• Collaborate with engineering and mission stakeholders throughout project execution

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required
• 6+ years of network engineering, systems integration, or related experience
• Experience with Cisco or Juniper
• Experience supporting mission systems within DoD, Space Force, or classified environments
• Strong understanding of network architecture, design, and assessment methodologies
• Experience evaluating security requirements and cybersecurity controls
• Ability to work independently on discovery-phase or rapidly evolving programs
• Bachelor's degree

Compensation

• Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000 depending on experience
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement