Sr. Network Engineer

*Active Top Secret Clearance is needed for consideration to this position*

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to support a mission-critical U.S. Government customer based in Washington, DC . This position is a full-time, onsite role supporting highly secure enterprise and tactical networking environments. This role is critical to the design, modernization, and operational excellence of business-critical network infrastructures. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will provide expert-level engineering support across voice, video, RF, and data networks while working directly with government stakeholders to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate Government and stakeholder requirements into complete network engineering solutions, including reconfiguration, hardware/software acquisition, installation, testing, and upgrades.
• Provide executive-level technical support to government agencies for the design, deployment, and optimal operation of enterprise and mission networks.
• Apply current and emerging networking technologies, protocols, and platforms to solve complex engineering challenges and drive innovation.
• Collaborate directly with customers to evaluate, analyze, and integrate new technologies to modernize existing network solutions.
• Deliver full-spectrum network engineering support for current and future Enterprise and Tactical Networks.
• Provide Tier 3 and Tier 4 engineering support, including architecture, design, configuration, hardware lifecycle, and process management.
• Design and develop voice, video, radio-frequency (RF), and data communications networks.
• Perform expert-level analysis, planning, design, evaluation, selection, and upgrades of operating systems and protocol suites.
• Configure and optimize communications media, concentrators, bridges, and related networking devices.
• Plan network layouts and tailor system configurations to meet user and mission environments.
• Analyze network topologies, traffic flows, and capacity requirements to ensure performance and scalability.
• Support acquisition efforts for hardware, software, and subcontractor services as required.
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and leadership to junior and mid-level network engineers.
• Serve as a technical lead or task lead on assigned efforts.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant networking technologies and standards.
• Operate independently with initiative while adhering to established guidelines and delivering clear, effective communication.

Requirements:

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI , or the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Collaboration (current).
• Willingness and ability to obtain Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) - Collaboration .
• DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher , such as:
  • Security+ CE
  • CCNA Security
  • GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP
• Proven experience developing IT documentation, including checklists, SOPs, and technical guides.
• Strong self-starter with a proactive mindset and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required by mission needs.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: From $200,000 - $240,000 * commensurate with experience*
• Benefits Include:
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan

This job opens for applications on 4/3/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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Keywords: Network Engineering, Collaboration Engineer, Cisco Collaboration, CCNP Collaboration, CCIE Collaboration, Enterprise Networks, Tactical Networks, Voice Networks, Video Networks, RF Communications, Network Architecture, Network Design, Tier 3 Support, Tier 4 Support, TS/SCI Clearance, DoD 8140, 8570, Government Networks, Unified Communications, VoIP, Secure Networks, Network Modernization, Systems Engineering