Network Engineer - TS/SCI Cleared

Zachary Piper Solutions; Newington (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer for a Federal Program based in Newington, VA. The role involves designing, securing, and maintaining resilient networks to ensure uninterrupted government communications and mission-critical operations.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of network engineering experience, active TS/SCI clearance, and hands-on expertise with Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/ACI, VPNs, firewalls, and advanced monitoring tools. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in CS/IT/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of related network engineering experience.
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• Expertise in routing and switching with BGP/OSPF/EIGRP.
• Experience with LAN/WAN architecture, design, deployment.
• Proficient with monitoring tools: SolarWinds, NetFlow, Wireshark.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, VPNs, QoS, and load balancers.
• Strong background with Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and ACI.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain resilient network architectures for government customers.
• Architect and optimize LAN/WAN, data center, and cloud networking solutions.
• Lead deployment and lifecycle management of routing and switching technologies (BGP/OSPF/EIGRP).
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and ACI environments.
• Develop and implement network security including firewalls, VPNs, zero trust.
• Monitor network health and performance using enterprise tools and resolve issues proactively.

Skills

Routing protocols

LAN/WAN design

Cisco platforms

Monitoring tools

VPNs

Load balancers

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

SolarWinds

NetFlow

Wireshark

Cisco ACI

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Network Engineer to join a Federal Program located in Newington, VA. The Network Engineer will 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 of the Network Engineer:

• 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
• Architect and optimize complex LAN, WAN, data center, and cloud networking solutions to ensure scalability, performance, resiliency, and operational continuity.
• Lead the engineering, deployment, and lifecycle management of routing and switching technologies, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and advanced Cisco networking platforms.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and ACI environments while ensuring adherence to organizational standards and best practices.
• Develop and implement network security solutions including firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, access controls, and Zero Trust architectures to protect sensitive information and critical systems.
• Monitor network health, performance, capacity, and availability using enterprise tools such as SolarWinds, NetFlow, and Wireshark; identify and resolve issues before they impact mission operations.

Qualifications of the Network Engineer:

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of related network engineering experience.
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications of the Network Engineer:

• Experience with SDN and Cisco solutions such as Catalyst Center, ISE, and Intersight.
• Cloud networking experience (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Network automation using Python, REST APIs, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and network security best practices.
• Familiarity with data center technologies including VXLAN, EVPN, and ACI.

Compensation for the Network Engineer:

• Salary Range: $160,000+ *flexible based on experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and Sick Leave as required by law
• Flexible working schedule
• Unlimited opportunities for growth

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