Network Engineer *TS/SCI Required
Springfield
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 connectivityQualifications 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 fieldCompensation 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 lawThis job opens for applications on 1/9/2026. 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#LI-BN1#LI-ONSITE Zachary Piper Solutions
