Senior Enterprise Network Engineer (Cisco, DoD)

Piper Companies; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Communications Network Engineer Senior to design, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN environments for a federal defense organization in Norfolk, VA. The role requires hands-on Cisco networking expertise, network performance optimization, and secure government operations compliance.

Responsibilities span configuring Cisco routers and switches, performing performance analysis, supporting large-scale network migrations, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience administering & supporting enterprise network environments.
• Hands-on experience with LAN/WAN & large-scale network infrastructures.
• Strong experience configuring & troubleshooting Cisco equipment (routers & switches).
• Experience performing network performance analysis, diagnostics, & problem resolution.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, VLANs, and network architecture principles.
• CCNA certification or equivalent OEM network support certification.
• IAT II certification.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN, LAN, and WAN environments supporting mission-critical operations.
• Configure, monitor, and optimize Cisco network infrastructure including routers, switches, and related devices.
• Analyze network performance, identify connectivity issues, and implement corrective actions for reliability.
• Support network integration efforts involving large-scale computer and communications systems.
• 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.
• Monitor network health and performance using enterprise management tools.
• Implement configurations in line with DoD security requirements and standards.
• Support incident response and outage resolution across geographically dispersed environments.
• Maintain detailed network diagrams, configurations, and change records.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to ensure secure operations.

Skills

LAN/WAN

Cisco networking

Performance analysis

Security clearance

CCNA

IAT II

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Cisco routers

Cisco switches

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Communications Network Engineer Senior to design, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN environments for a federal defense organization in Norfolk, VA. The role requires hands-on Cisco networking expertise, network performance optimization, and secure government operations compliance.

Responsibilities span configuring Cisco routers and switches, performing performance analysis, supporting large-scale network migrations, and coordinating with