Senior Network Engineer - Top Secret Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Engineer responsible for providing networking support to various aspects of nuclear security, including stockpile management, nonproliferation, and nuclear security under the DOE. This position is fully onsite in Washington, DC

Must have active Top Secret clearance or Q clearance

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of network assets, including hardware and software components, and ensure efficient asset tracking and lifecycle management.
• Provide design recommendations, technical feedback, and support during engineering meetings to contribute to the planning and execution of network projects.
• Manage data center network infrastructure, assist with storage and virtualization systems, and collaborate with relevant teams on infrastructure expansion and improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related problems and outages, including those affecting voice, video, and data services, schedule necessary network upgrades and optimizations.
• Demonstrate expertise in routing, switching, and firewall configuration, supporting complex and secure LAN/WAN networks.
• Understand and support Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems, including system security management, to ensure smooth integration with network services.
• Submit detailed and accurate reports on network performance, incidents, upgrades, and infrastructure status as required.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing software and hardware-related inquiries and troubleshooting issues promptly.
• Lead or assist in the execution of network or system-related projects, ensuring proper planning, coordination, and adherence to timelines.
• Implement and enforce security protocols for network infrastructure and systems to prevent unauthorized access, malware, and other security threats.
• Work with the team to plan and implement backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure the resilience of network and data services.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Cisco Router and switch configuration (IOS/NX-OS), Palo Alto NextGen Firewall and VPN configuration experience, Experience with General Dynamics Taclanes and/or GEMOne
• F5 Load Balancer Knowledge, GTM/Big DNS Knowledge
• 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.
• Network Design and Implementation, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Tuning
  
  

Compensation:

$150,000-175,000k**depending on experience and degree**

Full Benefits -Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Holidays, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law

This job opens for applications on 11/19/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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