Network Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a leading engineering and consulting firm specializing in critical federal energy, nuclear security, and advanced manufacturing initiatives. This a fully onsite role in Amarillo, TX and requires an active TS/SCI or DOE Q security clearance*

The Network Engineer will support secure, highly available enterprise network infrastructure, maintaining and troubleshooting routing, switching, network access, wireless, VoIP, and core network services. This role will focus on network availability, incident resolution, lifecycle management, monitoring, performance optimization, and change management within a highly secure DOE environment.

Responsibilities of the Network Engineer:

• Design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure, including Cisco routers, switches, and associated equipment.
• Support secure, highly available network environments to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and connectivity.
• Perform network monitoring, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and resolution of infrastructure issues.
• Configure and maintain enterprise network services, including DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and load balancing.
• Support Cisco ISE, Catalyst/DNA Center, wireless networking, and VoIP infrastructure.
• Utilize network security and monitoring tools, including Tenable and Splunk, to identify vulnerabilities and performance issues.
• Execute network upgrades, configuration changes, hardware replacements, and infrastructure modernization activities.
• Support incident, problem, and change management processes, including ServiceNow and Change Advisory Board (CAB) procedures.
• Maintain network diagrams, configuration documentation, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and IT operations teams to maintain secure and reliable network services.
  
  

Qualifications for the Network Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, Master's degree with 2 years, or 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on Cisco enterprise networking experience, including routing and switching.
• Experience supporting secure, highly available enterprise network environments.
• Strong network troubleshooting, operations, infrastructure maintenance, and management experience.
• Active TS/SCI or DOE Q clearance* (Ability to meet applicable health and safety training, medical monitoring, drug screening, and background testing requirements)
• Ability and Willingness to work fully onsite in Amarillo, TX*
• Preferred:
• Experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco Catalyst Center/DNA Center.
• Experience with Tenable and Splunk for network vulnerability management, monitoring, and logging.
• Experience administering LTM/GTM load balancers.
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM).
• Familiarity with enterprise wireless networks and VoIP infrastructure.
• Experience with ServiceNow, Change Advisory Board (CAB) procedures, and enterprise change management.
  

Compensation for the Network Engineer:

• Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000 *depending on experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, PTO, Holidays, Sick Leave if required by law
  
  

This job opens for applications on 10/23. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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