Network Engineer CLEARED

Zachary Piper, LLC; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a CLEARED Network Engineer to join a critical DoD program in Tysons, VA. This full-time role requires 10+ years of experience and active security clearance. The engineer will support secure network infrastructure, installation and troubleshooting, and design of network architectures aligned with mission requirements.

Candidates must be able to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI or equivalent clearance. Salary ranges from $140,000 to $165,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Network Engineer.
• Strong background with Cisco routing/switching.
• Experience using Visio, Wireshark, PuTTY, command-line interfaces, and other network administration tools.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements, RMF, STIG implementation, and security compliance standards.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the modernization, operation, and maintenance of secure network infrastructure and electronic security systems.
• Install, configure, maintain, and optimize network services, devices, and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex network and telecommunications issues across multiple environments.
• Support the design, implementation, and sustainment of network architectures aligned with mission requirements.
• Develop and review network design documentation, system layouts, communication plans, and technical specifications.

Skills

Network engineering

Cisco routing/switching

Security clearance

Expiration-free tech mindset

Tools

Visio

Wireshark

PuTTY

Command-line interfaces

Network administration tools

RMF/STIG knowledge

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for a CLEARED Network Engineer to join a critical Department of Defense program. This is a full-time position located in Tysons, VA.

Essential Duties of the CLEARED Network Engineer:

• Support the modernization, operation, and maintenance of secure network infrastructure and electronic security systems.
• Install, configure, maintain, and optimize network services, devices, and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex network and telecommunications issues across multiple environments.
• Support the design, implementation, and sustainment of network architectures aligned with mission requirements.
• Develop and review network design documentation, system layouts, communication plans, and technical specifications.

Qualifications of the CLEARED Network Engineer:

• 10+ years of experience as a Network Engineer.
• Strong background with Cisco routing/switching
• Experience using Visio, Wireshark, PuTTY, command-line interfaces, and other network administration tools.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements, RMF, STIG implementation, and security compliance standards.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance.

Compensation for the CLEARED Network Engineer:

• $140,000 - $165,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical,Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, Sick Leave as required by law, paid holidays

This job opens for applications on 11/2/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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