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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
IT - Hardware
Springfield, VA (On-Site/Office)
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to support a federal program out of Springfield, VA. The Network Engineer will be responsible for supporting complex network environments, troubleshooting escalated issues and ensuring secure and efficient network operations. ***This role requires an Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance for consideration. ***
Responsibilities of the Network Engineer:
· Participate in hands-on installation and implementation of network technologies
· Configure and troubleshoot network devices using CLI, deploy patches, and optimizing layer 2/layer 3 protocols
· Support cloud networking technologies such as Azure Virtual Networks and ExpressRoute and integrate with on-prem infrastructure
· Participate in Layer 1 troubleshooting/configuration cable types, media converters, and telco circuits
· Maintain and optimize routers, switches, and firewalls
· Set up and maintain VPNs (site-to-site and remote access) ensuring secure connectivity
Qualifications of the Network Engineer:
· 3+ years of experience working in network engineering
· Hands on experience with CLI, deploy patches, routers, switches, firewalls, TACLANEs, GEM One, Cisco IOS/NX-OS, Palo Alto firewalls, F5 load balancers, VPN technologies
· Extensive experience with Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems
· Strong understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols
· Must be willing to travel (~1 week a month OCONUS/CONUS)
· Must hold active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
· Bachelor's degree in related field
Compensation of the Network Engineer:
· Salary: Up to $170,000 annually *commensurate of experience*
· Comprehensive Benefits: Full Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k, PTO (Paid Time Off), Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by law
This job opens for applications on 09/12/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Keywords:
Network engineer, network administrator, mission critical, federal, CLI, network deployment, network, network configuration, Layer 1, layer 2, layer 3, BGP, border gateway protocol, MPLS, multiprotocol label switching, label switching, SD-WAN, WAN, LAN, taclane, load balancer, load balancing, cable management, media converter, VPN, virtual private network, remote access, Cisco, Palo Alto, router, switch, firewall, GEM One, F5, top secret, TS/SCI, TS SCI, TSSCI, polygraph, poly, azure, express route, expressroute, demark, internet transport, CPE, circuits, cable type, juniper, virtual network, cloud network, network design, network architect, infrastructure, network troubleshooting, command line interface, TCP/IP, software-defined, wide area network, Fortinet, NAT, network virtual appliance, telco, IDS, IPS, solarwinds, wireshark, DNS, DHCP, CCNA, CCNP, sec+, compTIA
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Responsibilities of the Network Engineer:
· Participate in hands-on installation and implementation of network technologies
· Configure and troubleshoot network devices using CLI, deploy patches, and optimizing layer 2/layer 3 protocols
· Support cloud networking technologies such as Azure Virtual Networks and ExpressRoute and integrate with on-prem infrastructure
· Participate in Layer 1 troubleshooting/configuration cable types, media converters, and telco circuits
· Maintain and optimize routers, switches, and firewalls
· Set up and maintain VPNs (site-to-site and remote access) ensuring secure connectivity
Qualifications of the Network Engineer:
· 3+ years of experience working in network engineering
· Hands on experience with CLI, deploy patches, routers, switches, firewalls, TACLANEs, GEM One, Cisco IOS/NX-OS, Palo Alto firewalls, F5 load balancers, VPN technologies
· Extensive experience with Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems
· Strong understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols
· Must be willing to travel (~1 week a month OCONUS/CONUS)
· Must hold active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
· Bachelor's degree in related field
Compensation of the Network Engineer:
· Salary: Up to $170,000 annually *commensurate of experience*
· Comprehensive Benefits: Full Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k, PTO (Paid Time Off), Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by law
This job opens for applications on 09/12/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Keywords:
Network engineer, network administrator, mission critical, federal, CLI, network deployment, network, network configuration, Layer 1, layer 2, layer 3, BGP, border gateway protocol, MPLS, multiprotocol label switching, label switching, SD-WAN, WAN, LAN, taclane, load balancer, load balancing, cable management, media converter, VPN, virtual private network, remote access, Cisco, Palo Alto, router, switch, firewall, GEM One, F5, top secret, TS/SCI, TS SCI, TSSCI, polygraph, poly, azure, express route, expressroute, demark, internet transport, CPE, circuits, cable type, juniper, virtual network, cloud network, network design, network architect, infrastructure, network troubleshooting, command line interface, TCP/IP, software-defined, wide area network, Fortinet, NAT, network virtual appliance, telco, IDS, IPS, solarwinds, wireshark, DNS, DHCP, CCNA, CCNP, sec+, compTIA
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