Senior Network Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions; Andrews (MD); In loco; USD 135.000 - 145.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick Leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Senior Network Engineer to support DoD environments with on-site work at Joint Base Andrews, MD. You will deploy, administer, and secure enterprise and data-center networks for classified and unclassified environments, ensuring uptime and secure communications across mission-critical systems.

The role requires 7+ years of hands-on experience, CCNA/CCNP Enterprise, Security+ CE, and an active DoD Secret Clearance.

Competenze

• 7+ years of hands-on network engineering in enterprise or data-center environments.
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, ISE, DNA Center, TACLANE/HAIPE, and F5 BIG-IP.
• Strong DISA STIG implementation and security expertise.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required; CCNA/CCNP Enterprise and Security+ CE.

Mansioni

• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise and data-center networks.
• Lead security hardening and STIG compliance across network devices.
• Serve as Tier III escalation for outages, performance and DR exercises.

Conoscenze

Network engineering

Data center networks

Network security

DoD network environments

Tier III support

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Strumenti

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco Nexus

Cisco ISE

DNA Center

TACLANE/HAIPE

F5 BIG-IP

RSA SecurID / RSA Authentication Manager

Descrizione del lavoro

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a company focused on delivering secure, mission-critical network operations and infrastructure support for Department of Defense environments. This position is on-site at Joint Base Andrews, MD. The Senior Network Engineer will lead the deployment, administration, security, and sustainment of enterprise and data center network infrastructure supporting classified and unclassified environments. This role is critical to ensuring operational readiness, network resiliency, and secure communications across mission-essential systems. Join a team supporting high-visibility defense operations where network uptime, security, and mission success are paramount.

Responsibilities for the Senior Network Engineer include:

• Deploy, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst and Nexus routing and switching infrastructure in enterprise and data center environments.
• Administer Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center), RSA Authentication Manager, and F5 BIG-IP load balancing solutions.
• Install, configure, secure, and maintain TACLANE/HAIPE encryption devices while supporting classified and unclassified network communications.
• Implement and maintain DISA STIG compliance, network hardening initiatives, and cybersecurity best practices across enterprise network devices.
• Serve as a Tier III escalation point supporting network outages, performance troubleshooting, change management activities, disaster recovery exercises, and coordination with DoD stakeholders.

Required Qualifications for the Senior Network Engineer include:

• 7+ years of hands-on network engineering experience supporting enterprise, data center, or mission-critical environments.
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Nexus, Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center), TACLANE/HAIPE devices, routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), VLANs, STP, vPC, F5 BIG-IP, and network monitoring tools.
• Strong knowledge of network security, DISA STIG implementation, 802.1X authentication, NAC solutions, multicast routing, and troubleshooting complex enterprise networks.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical field; OR equivalent military/commercial experience.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
• Must possess CCNA or CCNP Enterprise certification and CompTIA Security+ CE in compliance with DoD 8140 requirements.

Compensation for the Senior Network Engineer:

Salary Range: $135,000-$145,000

Full Benefits Package:

• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Sick Leave as required by law

Keywords:

Senior Network Engineer, Cisco Nexus, Cisco Catalyst, Cisco ISE, Cisco DNA Center, Catalyst Center, TACLANE, HAIPE, KG-175D, KGV-72, F5 BIG-IP, RSA SecurID, Network Security, DISA STIG, DoD 8140, Security+, CCNA, CCNP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VLAN, STP, vPC, Data Center Networking, Enterprise Networking, Multicast Routing, IGMP, PIM, SIPRNet, Classified Networks, Network Operations, Joint Base Andrews, Secret Clearance, Network Infrastructure, Cisco Networking, Tier III Support, Defense Networks.