TS/SCI Cleared Network Engineer — High-Impact, On-Site

Zachary Piper, LLC; Newington (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures for government customers in dynamic, high-stakes environments in Newington, VA.

You will work with routing and switching protocols, Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, and monitoring tools like SolarWinds and Wireshark, with a TS/SCI clearance. This contract-to-hire position offers a competitive compensation up to $180,000 and opportunities to influence critical infrastructure decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience with BGP/OSPF/EIGRP routing protocols.
• Strong communication and ability to influence senior leadership.
• Advanced problem-solving in large, complex network environments.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple technical disciplines and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures for government customers in dynamic, high-stakes environments.
• Support LAN/WAN architecture, design, and deployment.
• Manage Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/ACI platforms and related devices.
• Implement network security controls and performance optimization.
• Collaborate across technical disciplines and with leadership under pressure.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

LAN/WAN design

Cisco switches

Firewalls

VPNs

Load Balancers

Wireshark

SolarWinds

NetFlow

Python

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Tools

SolarWinds

NetFlow

Wireshark

Job description

Network Engineer

Contract type: Contract to Hire

Salary: 180k max

Location: Newington, VA

Clearance: TS/SCI

Interview Process: 2-3 interviews: An initial screening followed by one or more technical and leadership-focused interviews. Interviews are generally conducted via audio/video, with potential in-person discussions.

Zachary Piper Solutions are currently seeking a Network Engineer who will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Network Engineer joining our team to design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures that enable uninterrupted communication, real-time data sharing, and mission-critical system availability for government customers in dynamic, high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities for the Network Engineer include:

·Expertise in routing and switching protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.

·Experience with LAN/WAN architecture, design, and deployment.

·Proficiency with network monitoring and performance tools (e.g., SolarWinds, NetFlow, Wireshark).

·Hands-on experience with firewalls, VPNs, QoS, and load balancers.

·Strong background working with Cisco platforms including Catalyst, Nexus, and ACI.

Qualifications for the Network Engineer include:

·Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts.

·Ability to engage with senior leadership and influence technical and strategic decisions.

·Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills in large, complex network environments.

·Ability to collaborate across multiple technical disciplines and operate effectively under pressure while managing competing priorities.

Compensation for the Network Engineer include:

·Compensation: $160,000 to $180,000

Keywords:

Network Engineer, Python, AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, Data Centers, LAN, WAN, Deployment, Architecture, Wireshark, Cisco, SolarWinds, Routing, Switching, Load Balancers, Catalyst, Nexus, On-site Position, Newington, Virginia, VA.

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