Network Engineer - TS/SCI Cleared - - 174834 - 175280 - 175871

Piper Companies; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Sick leave

Flexible schedule

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks an experienced Network Engineer for a Federal Program in Newington, VA. You will design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures to support government operations, real-time data sharing, and mission-critical availability.

Responsibilities include designing LAN/WAN, data center, and cloud networks, leading routing/switching deployments (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) on Cisco platforms, and implementing Zero Trust security.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures for government customers.
• Architect and optimize LAN, WAN, data center, and cloud networking for performance and scalability.
• Lead deployment and lifecycle management of routing/switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) on Cisco platforms.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and ACI environments.
• Develop and implement network security including firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, and Zero Trust.
• Monitor network health using SolarWinds, NetFlow, and Wireshark, identifying issues before impacts.

Skills

Routing & switching

BGP/OSPF/EIGRP

LAN/WAN architecture

Firewalls/VPNs/QoS

Load balancers

Zero Trust

Cloud networking

Network monitoring

Education

BA/BS in CS/IT/Engineering

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

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