Network Systems Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Systems Engineer to support enterprise network infrastructure and security operations for a large-scale federal IT program in Norfolk, VA . The Network Systems Engineer will provide Tier III engineering support, troubleshoot complex routing and switching issues, and maintain enterprise firewall, VPN, and DMZ environments. This individual will collaborate with network operations and engineering teams to ensure secure, reliable network performance. This position is fully onsite in Norfolk, VA and requires an active Secret clearance!

Responsibilities of the Network Systems Engineer:

• Provide Tier III network engineering support, troubleshooting complex network incidents and escalations from Network Operations Center (NOC) teams
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise firewalls, VPNs, DMZ environments, and network security appliances
• Support enterprise routing and switching infrastructure, including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, and related networking technologies
• Implement network modifications, upgrades, security enhancements, and infrastructure improvements
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, routing protocols, firewall policies, and VPN configurations
• Collaborate with network administrators, security engineers, and operations teams to resolve incidents and maintain network availability
• Perform root cause analysis and support incident management, problem management, and change management activities
• Develop and maintain network documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and engineering implementation plans
• Identify opportunities for network automation using Ansible, Python, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Participate in on-call rotations and occasional after-hours maintenance activities

Qualifications for the Network Systems Engineer:

• Active Secret clearance
• Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE, CySA+, or equivalent
• 5+ years of hands-on network engineering experience, including enterprise routing, switching, and network troubleshooting
• Strong experience with BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, TCP/IP, and network routing and switching protocols
• Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise firewalls, VPNs, and DMZ environments
• Experience providing Tier III network troubleshooting, incident resolution, and technical escalation support
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, F5, or similar enterprise networking technologies
• Strong understanding of IP addressing, subnetting, network security, and defense-in-depth principles
• Experience supporting enterprise network operations, incident management, and change management processes
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical documentation skills

Compensation for the Network Systems Engineer includes:

• Salary: $90,000 - $110,000
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Paid Holidays

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