Network Engineer - TS/SCI Cleared

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Flexible schedule

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in Newington, VA seeks an experienced Network Engineer to design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures for government customers in dynamic, high-stakes environments. You will work with Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, ACI, and cloud networking, implementing Zero Trust, VPNs, and comprehensive network security measures to ensure mission-critical availability.

This role offers a challenging environment with clear growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of network engineering experience.
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• Expertise in routing and switching protocols (BGP/OSPF/EIGRP).
• Experience with LAN/WAN architecture, design, and deployment.
• Proficiency with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, NetFlow, Wireshark).
• Hands-on with firewalls, VPNs, QoS, and load balancers.
• Strong background with Cisco 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 manage Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and ACI environments.
• Develop and implement network security including firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, and Zero Trust.
• Monitor network health and capacity using enterprise tools; resolve issues proactively.

Skills

BGP routing

OSPF routing

EIGRP routing

Cisco IOS

LAN/WAN design

Firewalls

VPNs

Zero Trust

SolarWinds

Wireshark

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

SolarWinds

NetFlow

Wireshark

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco 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