Zachary Piper Solutions is hiring: Network Engineer in Washington
Zachary Piper Solutions, Washington, DC, United States
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Top Secret cleared Network Engineer (Tier 2) to support the Department of Energy onsite in Manassas, VA. You will design, implement, and maintain secure, high-performance network infrastructures to support organizational operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, optimize, and ensure the scalability and reliability of the network, while managing ongoing upgrades and security improvements.
Responsibilities for Network Engineer (Tier 2)
Install, configure, maintain, and optimize LAN and WAN infrastructure, including routers, switches, VPN appliances, load balancers, and security devices.
Ensure timely application of security patches to all network infrastructure devices, including routers, switches, voice and video systems, and security appliances.
Monitor and analyze network performance using network management tools, troubleshooting network issues, and optimizing performance based on industry best practices.
Qualifications for Network Engineer (Tier 2)
Cisco Router and switch configuration (IOS/NX-OS), Palo Alto NextGen Firewall and VPN configuration experience, experience with General Dynamics Taclanes and/or GEMOne.
Technically proficient and experienced with Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems, network security, network traffic analysis, incident response, vulnerability analysis, packet analysis, and systems hardening.
Possesses proficient knowledge of layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing protocols, encryption protocols, communication protocols. Examples include but not limited to: TLS/SSL, IPsec, SSH, BGP, VLAN, LLDP, LACP, ARP, 802.1x, DNS, AES, NTP, etc.
Ability to identify, track and complete tasks for multiple projects under prescribed timeframes.
Excellent customer service skills.
Compensation for Network Engineer (Tier 2)
Pay Range: $130,000 - $150,000 (based on years of experience and education)
Benefits: Full Medical, dental, vision, 401k, 2+ weeks PTO and 11 Federal Holidays
Please note this job is open for applications on 3/20/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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Responsibilities for Network Engineer (Tier 2)
Install, configure, maintain, and optimize LAN and WAN infrastructure, including routers, switches, VPN appliances, load balancers, and security devices.
Ensure timely application of security patches to all network infrastructure devices, including routers, switches, voice and video systems, and security appliances.
Monitor and analyze network performance using network management tools, troubleshooting network issues, and optimizing performance based on industry best practices.
Qualifications for Network Engineer (Tier 2)
Cisco Router and switch configuration (IOS/NX-OS), Palo Alto NextGen Firewall and VPN configuration experience, experience with General Dynamics Taclanes and/or GEMOne.
Technically proficient and experienced with Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems, network security, network traffic analysis, incident response, vulnerability analysis, packet analysis, and systems hardening.
Possesses proficient knowledge of layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing protocols, encryption protocols, communication protocols. Examples include but not limited to: TLS/SSL, IPsec, SSH, BGP, VLAN, LLDP, LACP, ARP, 802.1x, DNS, AES, NTP, etc.
Ability to identify, track and complete tasks for multiple projects under prescribed timeframes.
Excellent customer service skills.
Compensation for Network Engineer (Tier 2)
Pay Range: $130,000 - $150,000 (based on years of experience and education)
Benefits: Full Medical, dental, vision, 401k, 2+ weeks PTO and 11 Federal Holidays
Please note this job is open for applications on 3/20/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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