Senior Network Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k with ADP

PTO & paid holidays

Sick leave as required by law

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for a large DoD program in San Diego, CA. The role requires experience with Cisco routing/switching, IPv6, and current TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities include testing and analysis of network facilities, installing and supporting LAN/WAN environments, and monitoring network performance. Applicants should have a related degree with extensive experience or equivalent years in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 8+ years.
• Experience with Cisco routers and switches.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with IPv6 protocol and level 3 network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine testing and analysis of network facilities.
• Install, configure, and support LAN/WAN and Internet systems or a segment of a network system.
• Monitor network to ensure availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance.
• Troubleshoot network systems and performance as needed.

Skills

Cisco equipment

IPv6

Network protocols

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

10 years experience without a degree

Tools

Cisco routers

Cisco switches

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join a large DOD program in San Diego, CA.

Essential Duties of theSenior Network Engineer:

• Provides routine testing and analysis of network facilities
• Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system.
• Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability.
• Troubleshoot network systems and performance as necessary

Qualifications of theSenior Network Engineer:

• Bachelors degree and 6 years of experience, Associates degree and 8 years of experience, or 10 years of experience without a degree
• Experience with Cisco networking equipment such as routers and switches.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with IPv6 protocol is required along with level 3 network protocols

Compensation for theSenior Network Engineer:

• $115,000 - $165,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, paid holidays

This job opens for applications on 10/2/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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