Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a company focused on secure enterprise networking, cyber defense, and communications infrastructure within Department of Defense environments. This position is onsite at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), Washington, D.C. The Senior Network Engineer will provide advanced network engineering, infrastructure administration, and cybersecurity support across classified and unclassified enterprise networks. Join a mission-critical team responsible for maintaining secure, resilient communications that directly support national defense operations.

Responsibilities for the Senior Network Engineer include:

• Configure, administer, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure including Cisco routers, switches, and transport systems.
• Monitor network operations, identify and resolve Layer 1-3 incidents, and escalate complex outages as required.
• Perform Cisco IOS/IOS-XE upgrades, firmware updates, vulnerability remediation, and network security hardening activities.
• Administer TACLANE, HAIPE, and other Type-1 encryption devices while maintaining COMSEC accountability procedures.
• Lead infrastructure modernization efforts, authorized service interruptions (ASIs), and support operational leadership functions when required.

Required Qualifications for the Senior Network Engineer include:

• 5+ years of network engineering experience supporting enterprise or DoD environments.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies including VLANs, VTP, STP, EtherChannel, EIGRP, OSPF, and IS-IS.
• Strong troubleshooting experience across Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 environments, including classified network infrastructures.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related STEM field; equivalent military training, certifications, and experience may be substituted.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Current CCNA and CompTIA Security+ CE (or equivalent DoD 8140 IAT Level II/III certification compliance).
• Experience supporting TACLANE, KG-17XX, HAIPE devices, and network encryption management platforms.

Compensation for the Senior Network Engineer include:

Salary Range: $120,000 - $125,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Sick Leave as required by law

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