Network Engineer - TS/SCI Cleared - 174469

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# Network Engineer - TS/SCI Cleared - 174469

## Newington

**Job Id:** 0000174469

**Job Category:** Information Technology

**Job Location:**

Newington

**Security Clearance:** TS/SCI

**Business Unit:** Zachary Piper

**Division:** Not Defined

**Position Owner:** Casey Johnson

**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

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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

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