O&M Network Engineer — Cloud, WAN & Security

ZP Group; Springfield (VA); On-site; CAD 185,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) / Retirement plan

Paid time off

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an O&M Network Engineer for a direct placement in Springfield, Virginia. The role focuses on supporting mission-critical network environments, configuring devices, and performing root cause analysis to sustain operations.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5–8 years in network engineering, WAN/routing expertise (BGP, MPLS, SD-WAN), and cloud networking (ExpressRoute, Azure VNets). TS/SCI eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Network engineering

WAN/Routing technologies

BGP/MPLS/SD-WAN

Cloud networking

Network security

Infrastructure deployment

CLI navigation

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ExpressRoute

Azure Virtual Networks

CLI tools

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an O&M Network Engineer for a direct placement in Springfield, Virginia. The role focuses on supporting mission-critical network environments, configuring devices, and performing root cause analysis to sustain operations.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5–8 years in network engineering, WAN/routing expertise (BGP, MPLS, SD-WAN), and cloud networking (ExpressRoute, Azure VNets). TS/SCI eligibility preferred.