Senior Communications Network Engineer - DoD Cisco, Secret

Zachary Piper Solutions; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Communications Network Engineer Senior for on-site work in Norfolk, VA, to design, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN/BAN networks supporting a federal defense organization.

The role requires hands-on Cisco networking expertise, TCP/IP knowledge, and DoD-security compliant operations; CCNA and IAT II are preferred, and an active Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience administering and supporting enterprise networks.
• Hands-on with LAN/WAN, Cisco routers and switches.
• Active Secret clearance and IAT II certification.
• CCNA or equivalent OEM network certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN, BAN, and WAN networks supporting mission-critical operations.
• Configure, monitor, and optimize Cisco routers, switches, and related devices.
• Analyze network performance, identify connectivity issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure availability.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute network upgrades, migrations, cutovers, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Coordinate with end users, system administrators, engineering teams, and remote sites to support network changes.
• Perform network testing, validation, and troubleshooting during deployment and sustainment activities.
• Maintain detailed network diagrams, configurations, documentation, and change management records.

Skills

LAN/WAN admin

Cisco networking

Network performance analysis

Troubleshooting

Security compliance

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Cisco routers

Cisco switches

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Communications Network Engineer Senior for on-site work in Norfolk, VA, to design, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN/BAN networks supporting a federal defense organization.

The role requires hands-on Cisco networking expertise, TCP/IP knowledge, and DoD-security compliant operations; CCNA and IAT II are preferred, and an active Secret clearance is required.