Network Systems Engineer IV (Secret Clearance)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Security Engineer IV to support a U.S. Navy program in San Diego, CA. Active Secret clearance required; position is 100% onsite.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and operational support for RDT&E/SRDT&E network infrastructure, including installations, upgrades, STIG compliance, and performance optimization.
• Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot network performance using tools such as inMON Traffic Sentinel and Zabbix.
• Design and maintain secure connectivity between enterprise and multi-cloud environments (AWS and Azure).
• Configure and support VPCs, VLANs, routing, virtual gateways, and network peering solutions.
• Monitor and resolve cloud connectivity, bandwidth, and latency issues in collaboration with cloud engineering teams.
• Develop and execute network testing plans, validate performance, and document results.
• Track, manage, and resolve network issues through corrective action and regression testing processes.
• Deploy and maintain routing, switching, firewall, and boundary protection solutions using HPE Aruba and Palo Alto technologies.
• Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and secure VPN technologies (IPsec).
• Implement and manage network security controls, including Aruba ClearPass, 802.1X authentication, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Install and maintain enterprise wireless infrastructure supporting indoor and outdoor network coverage.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 5-8+ years of related experience
• IAT II certification (one of the following): CySA+, Security+, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP
• Cisco certification (one of the following): CCNA, CCNP, CCDP
• Experience implementing and troubleshooting network infrastructure layers 1-3 (routing protocols, VLANs, VPC)
• Proficient with Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, preferably Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager
• Experience implementing Zero-Trust network architectures
• Ability to provide on-call support if needed

Pay

Total compensation: $140,000–$170,000 based on experience level.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k retirement plan