Network Engineer - TS/SCI Cleared -

Piper Companies; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Sick Leave

Flexible schedule

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to join a Federal Program in Newington, VA. The role designs, secures, and maintains resilient network architectures for government customers, ensuring uninterrupted communication, real-time data sharing, and mission-critical system availability.

The candidate will lead routing and switching with Cisco gear (Catalyst/Nexus/ACI), implement Zero Trust security, and monitor networks with SolarWinds, NetFlow, and Wireshark.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of network engineering experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Expertise with routing/switching: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP.
• LAN/WAN architecture, design, deployment experience.
• Proficient with monitoring: SolarWinds, NetFlow, Wireshark.
• Hands-on with firewalls, VPNs, QoS, and load balancers.
• Experience with Cisco platforms: Catalyst, Nexus, ACI.

Responsibilities

• Design, secure, 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 solutions including firewalls, VPNs, and Zero Trust.
• Monitor network health and performance using enterprise tools; identify issues before operations are affected.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

LAN/WAN design

Cisco networking

Firewalls / VPNs

Zero Trust

Network security

Python / automation

Cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)

Tools

SolarWinds

NetFlow

Wireshark

Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/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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