Network Engineer - TS/SCI Cleared

About the Role

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Network Engineer to join a Federal Program located in Newington, VA. The Network Engineer will 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

• 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
• Architect and optimize complex LAN, WAN, data center, and cloud networking solutions to ensure scalability, performance, resiliency, and operational continuity
• Lead the engineering, deployment, and lifecycle management of routing and switching technologies, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and advanced Cisco networking platforms
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and ACI environments while ensuring adherence to organizational standards and best practices
• Develop and implement network security solutions including firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, access controls, and Zero Trust architectures to protect sensitive information and critical systems
• Monitor network health, performance, capacity, and availability using enterprise tools such as SolarWinds, NetFlow, and Wireshark; identify and resolve issues before they impact mission operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of related network engineering experience
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SDN and Cisco solutions such as Catalyst Center, ISE, and Intersight
• Cloud networking experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Network automation using Python, REST APIs, Ansible, and Terraform
• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and network security best practices
• Familiarity with data center technologies including VXLAN, EVPN, and ACI

Compensation

• Salary Range: $160,000+ *flexible based on experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and Sick Leave as required by law
• Flexible working schedule
• Unlimited opportunities for growth