Consulting Engineer (Network) - TS/SCI

Zachary Piper is seeking a Consulting Engineer (Network) - TS/SCI in the Oakton, Virginia area. The Consulting Engineer (Network) - TS/SCI will support secure government environments with a focus on network routing, switching, protocol-level analysis, and packet capture review. The Consulting Engineer (Network) - TS/SCI is onsite in Oakton, VA five days a week and must hold an active TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities for the Consulting Engineer (Network) - TS/SCI include:

·      Analyze PCAP data for threat, anomaly, and performance identification

·      Conduct protocol-level analysis (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SMTP, TLS, VPN)

·      Establish and maintain baseline profiles for “normal” network behavior

·      Optimize and operationalize monitoring tools including ExtraHop, SolarWinds, and Splunk

·      Tune alerts, dashboards, and data feeds based on network traffic sources

·      Develop technical and non-technical reports and actionable insights

·      Mentor junior engineers and analysts on advanced traffic analysis techniques

·      Assist in configuring Cisco products for enhanced monitoring

·      Document improved network monitoring and troubleshooting procedures

·      Must be eligible to work in the United States

Requirements for the Consulting Engineer (Network) - TS/SCI include:

·      Active TS/SCI clearance

·      Strong background in network routing and switching

·      Experience analyzing PCAP data and conducting packet capture reviews

·      Familiarity with taps in the environment and network traffic baselining

·      Ability to work onsite in Oakton, VA five days a week

Compensation for the Consulting Engineer (Network) - TS/SCI:

·      $297,440- $323,440 annually

·      Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and sick leave as required by law

·      This job opens for applications on September 9, 2025. Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Consulting Engineer, TS/SCI, Packet Capture, PCAP, TCP/IP, DNS, Splunk, ExtraHop, SolarWinds, Network Monitoring, Baseline Analysis

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