O&M Network Engineer - Cloud, WAN & Security

Piper Companies; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an O&M Network Engineer in Springfield, VA, to support mission-critical network environments and operations. You will design, configure, and troubleshoot network systems, manage patches, and document technical requirements for customer deployments.

The role requires 5-8 years in network engineering, cloud networking experience (ExpressRoute, Azure VNets), and strong knowledge of Layer 1–3, security concepts, and CLI. On-site position with travel within 50 miles.

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

BGP

MPLS

SD-WAN

ExpressRoute

Azure VNets

Layer 2/3

Network security

CLI

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an O&M Network Engineer in Springfield, VA, to support mission-critical network environments and operations. You will design, configure, and troubleshoot network systems, manage patches, and document technical requirements for customer deployments.

The role requires 5-8 years in network engineering, cloud networking experience (ExpressRoute, Azure VNets), and strong knowledge of Layer 1–3, security concepts, and CLI. On-site position with travel within 50 miles.