Network Engineer

About the role

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to join a classified customer focused on command control, battle management, communications, and ballistic missile defense operations. This is a 100% on-site position located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The role involves implementation and maintenance of defense systems and requires an active top secret clearance. The job opens for applications on 9/16/2026 and will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Responsibilities

• Implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure
• Ensuring reliable connectivity across LAN/WAN environments
• Collaboration with senior engineers on design and optimization
• Configure devices such as routers, switches and firewalls
• Monitor network performance, resolve and troubleshoot any connectivity issues across technologies including VLANs, routing protocols, and other network security controls
• Traveling to remote locations to perform network installations

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience
• Post-secondary degree or training in a related field
• Experience in understanding software development lifecycle
• Expertise in Information Assurance (IA) NIST standard code IAT level II 8579 Compliant Certification
• Active top secret security clearance
• CCNA or JNCIA certification with mid-level experience of network design and development as well as firewall experience

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• PTO
• Sick Leave (if required by law)
• Holidays

Pay

Salary: $120,000 - $135,000

Schedule

100% on-site, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado