Network Engineer - TS/SCI Cleared

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 of the Network Engineer: 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 of the Network Engineer: 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 of the Network Engineer: 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 for the Network Engineer: 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 Key words: networking, network, engineer, engineering, federal, cleared, government, defense, army, lan, wan, design, solarwinds, netflow, wireshark, vpn, qos, load balancers, cisco, nexus, catalyst, aci, bgp, ospf, eigrp, aws, azure, gcp, google cloud, python, ansible, apis, terraform, aero trust, vxlan #J-18808-Ljbffr Zachary Piper Solutions