NOC Senior Network Engineer

Piper Companies; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)/retirement plan

Paid time off

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in Springfield, Virginia is seeking a NOC Senior Network Engineer to design scalable network architectures, lead upgrades, and develop SOPs for mission-critical infrastructure.

The role requires 7+ years in network design or operations, expertise in enterprise networking, security, and cloud networking, plus CCNA and CompTIA Security+ certifications (or higher). Top Secret/SCI eligibility is required. Salary ranges from $160,000 to $190,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in network design or operations.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Networking, Computer Science, or related field (preferred).
• Top Secret w/ SCI eligibility.
• Experience in enterprise networking, security, and cloud networking.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable network architectures to support operational requirements.
• Lead network upgrades, deployments, and infrastructure improvements.
• Develop technical documentation, SOPs, and network best practices.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with security policies and standards.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to network performance and reliability.

Skills

Network design

Network operations

Enterprise networking

Security

Cloud networking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Networking/CS

Tools

CCNA

CompTIA Security+

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is hiring a NOC Senior Network Engineer. Responsibilities include designing scalable network architectures, leading network upgrades, developing technical documentation and SOPs, supporting security compliance, and evaluating new technologies. This is a direct placement role located in Springfield, Virginia. The NOC Senior Network Engineer is expected to have experience in network design, network operations, enterprise networking, security, and cloud networking. This is a great opportunity to support mission-critical network infrastructure.

Top Secret w/ SCI eligibility

Responsibilities for the NOC Senior Network Engineer:

• Design and implement scalable network architectures to support operational requirements.
• Lead network upgrades, deployments, and infrastructure improvements.
• Develop technical documentation, SOPs, and network best practices.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with security policies and standards.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to network performance and reliability.

Required Qualifications for the NOC Senior Network Engineer:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Networking, Computer Science, or related field (preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in network design, or operations (preferred).
• Expertise in enterprise networking, security, and cloud networking.

Required Certifications:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and CompTIA Security+. If not currently certified, the selected candidate must obtain the required certifications within six months of hire. Failure to do so may result in termination of employment. A higher-level certification may be accepted in place of CCNA at Microsoft’s discretion.

Compensation for the NOC Senior Network Engineer:

• Salary range: $160,000 - $190,000 *depending on experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: health insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 401(k)/retirement plan, paid time off, and maternity/paternity leave.

This job opens for applications on 8/28/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.