O&M Network Engineer - 173988

Zachary Piper Solutions; Springfield (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; 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 an O&M Network Engineer to support mission-critical network environments. The role involves configuring, deploying, troubleshooting network devices, and documenting technical requirements.

Qualified candidates have 5-8 years of network engineering experience, expertise with WAN, BGP, MPLS, SD-WAN, and cloud networking (Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Networks). This is a direct placement with Top Secret w/ SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of network engineering experience required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience configuring network devices and navigating CLI environments.
• Knowledge of WAN/routing, including BGP, MPLS and SD-WAN.
• Experience with ExpressRoute and Azure Virtual Networks.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement network systems to meet customer requirements.
• Configure devices, apply patches, and perform changes with root-cause analysis.
• Support network infrastructure design, deployment, and sustainment.
• Develop technical documentation and capture customer requirements.
• Support WAN/Internet transport, routing, cloud networking, and security.

Skills

Network engineering

BGP

MPLS

SD-WAN

Layer 2/Layer 3

CLI

Cloud networking

Azure ExpressRoute

Azure Virtual Networks

Hybrid Cloud

Network security

STIGs

KGs

WAN/Internet Transport

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CLI Environments

Network device management

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is hiring an O&M Network Engineer. Responsibilities may include supporting network engineering and deployment activities, configuring and troubleshooting network devices, performing root cause analysis, developing technical documentation, gathering customer requirements, and supporting network operations and sustainment efforts. This is a direct placement role located in Springfield, Virginia. The O&M Network Engineer is expected to have experience in network engineering, network device configuration, routing and transport technologies, cloud networking, network security, and infrastructure deployment. This is a great opportunity to support mission‑critical network environments and technical operations.

Top Secret w/ SCI eligibility

Responsibilities for the O&M Network Engineer:

• Assist with designing, configuring, and implementing network systems to support customer requirements and operational objectives.
• Configure network devices, apply patches, perform configuration changes, and troubleshoot issues through root cause analysis.
• Support network infrastructure design, deployment activities, and ongoing network operations and sustainment efforts.
• Develop technical documentation and work directly with customers to capture and document technical requirements.
• Support network technologies including WAN/Internet transport, routing, cloud networking, and network security solutions.

Required Qualifications for the O&M Network Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience and 5-8 years of experience in network engineering.
• Experience configuring network devices, navigating CLI environments, deploying patches, and performing configuration changes.
• Experience with WAN and routing technologies, including BGP, MPLS, and SD‑WAN.
• Expertise with Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols and designing networks for efficiency and resiliency.
• Experience with cloud networking technologies, including ExpressRoute, Azure Virtual Networks, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with cloud orchestration and network device management.
• Understanding of Layer 1 technologies, including cable plant and circuits.
• Knowledge of network security concepts and technologies, including STIGs, KGs, traffic management, and secure network transport
• 0% outside the local area (all travel within 50 miles from Site)

Compensation for the O&M Network Engineer:

• Salary range: $130,000 - $180,000 *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 8/30/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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