Network Engineer - TS/SCI Cleared

Zachary Piper Solutions; Newington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Sick leave

Flexible working schedule

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in Newington, VA is seeking a Network Engineer to design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures for government clients, enabling uninterrupted communication and mission-critical system availability.

You will lead routing and switching deployments (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), manage Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/ACI, implement Zero Trust security, monitor health with SolarWinds and Wireshark, and support cloud/network integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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 (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Experience with LAN/WAN architecture, design, and deployment.
• Proficiency with network monitoring and performance tools (SolarWinds, NetFlow, Wireshark).
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, VPNs, QoS, and load balancers.
• Strong background working with Cisco platforms including Catalyst, Nexus, and ACI.

Responsibilities

• Design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures for government customers in dynamic, high-stakes environments.
• Architect and optimize LAN, WAN, data center, and cloud networking solutions for scalability and performance.
• Lead deployment and lifecycle management of routing and switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and Cisco platforms.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and ACI environments per standards and best practices.
• Develop and implement network security solutions including firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, access controls, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Monitor network health, performance, capacity, and availability using enterprise tools; identify and resolve issues proactively.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

LAN/WAN design

Cloud networking

Zero Trust

Python/Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field

Tools

SolarWinds

NetFlow

Wireshark

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco Nexus

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

Key words: networking, network, engineer, engineering, federal, cleared, government, defense, army, lan, wan, design, solarwinds, netflow, wireshark, vpn, qos, load balancers, cisco, nexus, catalyst, aci, bgp, ospf, eigrp, aws, azure, gcp, google cloud, python, ansible, apis, terraform, aero trust, vxlan