Senior Network Engineer

Zachary Piper, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Sick Leave as required by law

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a DoD-focused environment in Washington, DC. This onsite role covers secure enterprise networks, encryption devices, and modernized infrastructure across classified and unclassified domains.

The Senior Network Engineer will configure and administer Cisco infrastructure, monitor operations, perform IOS/IOS-XE upgrades, and ensure COMSEC compliance. A DoD Secret clearance, CCNA, and Security+ CE are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of network engineering experience supporting enterprise or DoD environments.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies including VLANs, VTP, STP, EtherChannel, EIGRP, OSPF, and IS-IS.
• Strong troubleshooting experience across Layer 1-3 environments, including classified network infrastructures.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Current CCNA and CompTIA Security+ CE (or equivalent DoD 8140 IAT Level II/III certification compliance).
• Experience supporting TACLANE, KG-17XX, HAIPE devices, and network encryption management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure including Cisco routers, switches, and transport systems.
• Monitor network operations, identify and resolve Layer 1-3 incidents, and escalate complex outages as required.
• Perform Cisco IOS/IOS-XE upgrades, firmware updates, vulnerability remediation, and network security hardening activities.
• Administer TACLANE, HAIPE, and other Type-1 encryption devices while maintaining COMSEC accountability procedures.
• Lead infrastructure modernization efforts, authorized service interruptions (ASIs), and support operational leadership functions when required.

Skills

DoD environment experience

Active security clearance

CCNA

Security+ CE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Network Eng or related STEM; equivalent military training

Tools

Cisco IOS

Cisco IOS-XE

TACLANE

HAIPE

KG-175D

COMSEC

Job description

Senior Network Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a company focused on secure enterprise networking, cyber defense, and communications infrastructure within Department of Defense environments. This position is onsite in Washington, D.C. The Senior Network Engineer will provide advanced network engineering, infrastructure administration, and cybersecurity support across classified and unclassified enterprise networks. Join a mission-critical team responsible for maintaining secure, resilient communications that directly support national defense operations.

Responsibilities for the Senior Network Engineer include:

• Configure, administer, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure including Cisco routers, switches, and transport systems.
• Monitor network operations, identify and resolve Layer 1-3 incidents, and escalare complex outages as required.
• Perform Cisco IOS/IOS-XE upgrades, firmware updates, vulnerability remediation, and network security hardening activities.
• Administer TACLANE, HAIPE, and other Type-1 encryption devices while maintaining COMSEC accountability procedures.
• Lead infrastructure modernization efforts, authorized service interruptions (ASIs), and support operational leadership functions when required.

Required Qualifications for the Senior Network Engineer include:

• 5+ years of network engineering experience supporting enterprise or DoD environments.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies including VLANs, VTP, STP, EtherChannel, EIGRP, OSPF, and IS-IS.
• Strong troubleshooting experience across Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 environments, including classified network infrastructures.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related STEM field; equivalent military training, certifications, and experience may be substituted.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Current CCNA and CompTIA Security+ CE (or equivalent DoD 8140 IAT Level II/III certification compliance).
• Experience supporting TACLANE, KG-17XX, HAIPE devices, and network encryption management platforms.

Compensation for the Senior Network Engineer include:

Salary Range: $120,000 - $125,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package:

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

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