Networks Systems Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K & Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Network Systems Engineer to support a large-scale DoD enterprise network program. This on-site role is Pearl Harbor, HI, with alternates Whidbey Island, WA and Norfolk, VA.

Senior resource for enterprise network engineering, Tier III troubleshooting, configuration management, and modernization across a dispersed environment. Responsibilities include leading complex troubleshooting across LAN/WAN/WLAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and security boundaries; configuring routers,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• Experience with LAN/WAN/WLAN, routing, switching, SD-WAN, MPLS, VPNs, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, multicast, firewalls.
• Tier III escalation support and security tech expertise.
• Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years or Master's with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret Clearance; Top Secret eligibility.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III certs; Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex enterprise network issues.
• Configure, maintain, and support routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infra.
• Develop EIPs, manage change requests, root-cause analysis, deployments.
• Maintain configuration baselines; ensure DISA STIG compliance; lab validation.
• Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies; support future network modernization.

Skills

Enterprise network engineering

Tier III escalation

Troubleshooting

Network security

Analytical skills

Communication

Configuration management

Agile/SAFe collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIE

CASP+/CISSP/CCNP Security

DoD 8570 IAT Level III

JIRA

Arista

Ansible

Python

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Systems Engineer to support a large-scale Department of Defense enterprise network program supporting one of the world's largest intranet environments. This position is on-site in Pearl Harbor, HI (PRLH), with alternate locations available in Whidbey Island, WA (WHDB) or Norfolk, VA (NRFK). The Network Systems Engineer will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for enterprise network engineering, Tier III troubleshooting, configuration management, and network modernization initiatives across a geographically dispersed environment. Join a mission-critical team supporting secure and reliable network operations that directly impact national defense and global military communications.

Responsibilities for the Network Systems Engineer include:

• Lead troubleshooting, analysis, and resolution of complex enterprise network issues across LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and network boundary environments.
• Configure, maintain, and support routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, VLANs, and network security infrastructure.
• Develop Engineering Implementation Plans (EIPs), manage change requests, conduct root cause analysis, and support enterprise network deployments.
• Maintain configuration baselines, ensure DISA STIG compliance, and conduct lab validation testing for upgrades, patches, and configuration changes.
• Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies, collaborate with engineering teams, and support future-state network architecture and modernization efforts.

Required Qualifications for the Network Systems Engineer include:

• 8+ years of professional experience with enterprise network engineering, troubleshooting, and operations support within large-scale environments.
• Extensive experience supporting LAN/WAN/WLAN, routing, switching, SD-WAN, MPLS, VPNs, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, multicast, firewalls, and network security technologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, configuration management, and problem-solving skills with experience providing Tier III escalation support.
• Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required; must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification (CASP+, CISSP, CCNP Security, or equivalent).
• Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent network vendor certification required.

Compensation for the Network Systems Engineer include:

• Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

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