Network Engineer (TS/SCI) – High-Impact, Secure Design

Zachary Piper Solutions; Newington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures for government clients in dynamic environments. The role focuses on ensuring uninterrupted communication, real-time data sharing, and mission-critical availability.

You will work with LAN/WAN design, monitoring tools like SolarWinds and Wireshark, and appliances such as firewalls and VPNs. Strong collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams is required to influence

Qualifications

• Clear communication of complex technical ideas.
• Experience engaging with senior leadership.
• Advanced problem-solving in large, complex networks.
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures for government clients.
• Experience with LAN/WAN architecture, design, and deployment.
• Monitor networks using SolarWinds, NetFlow, and Wireshark.
• Work with firewalls, VPNs, QoS, and load balancers.
• Hands-on with Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and ACI platforms.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership influence

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Presenting concepts

Tools

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco Nexus

Cisco ACI

SolarWinds

Wireshark

NetFlow

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures for government clients in dynamic environments. The role focuses on ensuring uninterrupted communication, real-time data sharing, and mission-critical availability.

You will work with LAN/WAN design, monitoring tools like SolarWinds and Wireshark, and appliances such as firewalls and VPNs. Strong collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams is required to influence