Senior Network Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join a large DOD program in San Diego, CA.

 Essential Duties of the Senior Network Engineer:

• Provides routine testing and analysis of network facilities
• Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system.
• Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability.
• Troubleshoot network systems and performance as necessary

Qualifications of the Senior Network Engineer:

• Bachelors degree and 6 years of experience, Associates degree and 8 years of experience, or 10 years of experience without a degree
• Experience with Cisco networking equipment such as routers and switches.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with IPv6 protocol is required along with level 3 network protocols

 Compensation for the Senior Network Engineer:

• $115,000 - $165,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, paid holidays

This job opens for applications on 9/23/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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