Network Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to support a long-term DOD program focused on Navy enterprise network infrastructure, network engineering, cybersecurity, and Tier III network operations. This position is 100% onsite in Pearl Harbor, HI. The Network Engineer will support a large-scale, geographically dispersed enterprise network environment, providing hands-on expertise in routing, switching, LAN/WAN/WLAN, network boundaries, network security, troubleshooting, configuration, and network modernization across mission-critical Navy infrastructure. Responsibilities of the Network Engineer include: Engineer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, VLANs, VPNs, and network sensorsProvide Tier III escalation support for complex network issues, outages, and performance problemsTroubleshoot routing and switching technologies including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, multicast, SD-WAN, MPLS, and VPNsSupport LAN/WAN/WLAN and network boundary engineering across a large, geographically dispersed enterprise environmentApply network security and defense-in-depth principles while maintaining compliance with DISA STIGs and DoD cybersecurity requirementsPerform root cause analysis and develop solutions for complex and recurring network issuesPlan, test, document, and implement network changes, upgrades, firmware updates, and security patchesConduct lab and pre-production testing to validate network functionality, security, performance, and deployment proceduresMaintain network configurations, baselines, technical documentation, and change recordsCollaborate with engineering, operations, cybersecurity, vendors, and customer teams on network operations, architecture, and modernization effortsParticipate in Agile/SAFe processes, JIRA tracking, technical meetings, and an on-call rotation Qualifications of the Network Engineer include: 8–12 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 6–10 years with a Master’s degree; equivalent experience may be consideredExtensive hands-on experience with enterprise network engineering, configuration, and troubleshootingStrong routing and switching experience, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, and related protocolsDemonstrated Tier III escalation experience supporting complex network environmentsExperience supporting large-scale, geographically dispersed enterprise networksHands-on experience with LAN/WAN/WLAN, network boundaries, firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, or MPLSStrong understanding of network security and defense-in-depthExperience with network change management, lab testing, and pre-production validationExperience with DISA STIGs and DoD network security requirements Preferred Qualifications Of The Network Engineer Experience with network automation, Ansible, Python, or Infrastructure as CodeExperience with Arista networking technologiesAdvanced Cisco networking experience Compensation for the Network Engineer includes: Salary: $105,000-$115,000 depending on experienceBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required by law Keywords: Network Engineer, Senior Network Engineer, Network Infrastructure Engineer, Network Systems Engineer, Network Engineering, Enterprise Network Engineer, Tier III Network Engineer, Network Administrator, Network Infrastructure, Enterprise Networking, Network Operations, Network Troubleshooting, Tier III Support, Network Escalation, Routing, Switching, LAN, WAN, WLAN, LAN/WAN/WLAN, Network Boundary, Network Boundary Engineering, Cisco, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Wireless, Wireless Access Points, VLAN, VPN, SD-WAN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Multicast, Routing Protocols, Switching Protocols, Network Security, Defense in Depth, Cybersecurity, DISA STIG, STIG, Network Configuration, Configuration Management, Configuration Baseline, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Network Deployment, Network Implementation, Network Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, RCA, Lab Testing, Pre-Production Validation, Firmware Upgrades, Network Patching, Change Management, Engineering Implementation Plan, EIP, JIRA, SAFe Agile, Network Automation, Infrastructure as Code, IaC, Ansible, Python, Arista, Enterprise Network, Large-Scale Network, Geographically Dispersed Network, DoD, DOD, Department of Defense, Navy, US Navy, Navy Infrastructure, NMCI, Navy Marine Corps Intranet, Federal IT, Secret Clearance, Active Secret, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, HI, Honolulu, Oahu, Pearl Harbor Naval Base