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 agile, 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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📌 Network Engineer - TS/SCI Cleared - 174469 (Sydney)
🏢 Zachary Piper Solutions
📍 Sydney