Network Engineer - TS/SCI Cleared - - 174834

Zachary Piper Solutions; Newington (VA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO & Sick Leave as required by law

Flexible working schedule

Unlimited growth opportunities

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to join a federal program in Newington, VA. The role focuses on designing secure, resilient networks for government customers, with emphasis on routing, switching, and data center integration.

The engineer will deploy and manage Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and ACI environments, implement Zero Trust security, and monitor networks with SolarWinds, NetFlow, and Wireshark. A TS/SCI clearance and 10+ years of exp are desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of related network engineering experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Expertise in BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing.
• Experience with LAN/WAN architecture, design, and deployment.
• Proficiency with SolarWinds, NetFlow, and Wireshark.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, VPNs, QoS, and load balancers.
• Strong background with Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/ACI platforms.

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.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and ACI environments.
• Develop and implement network security including Zero Trust architectures.
• Monitor network health and performance using enterprise tools and resolve issues.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

BGP/OSPF/EIGRP routing

LAN/WAN architecture design

Network monitoring (SolarWinds/NetFlow

Wireshark analysis

Firewalls, VPNs, QoS

Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/ACI

Education

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

Tools

SolarWinds

NetFlow

Wireshark

Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/ACI

Catalyst Center / ISE / Intersight

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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