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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Infrastructure Engineer (Secret Clearance) - **Company:** Zachary Piper - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IEEE 802.1Q, Access Control List, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Configuration Management, Data Link, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Ethernet, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Trunking, IP Addressing, IPv4, IPv6, Subnetting, OSI Models, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Layer, Transport Layer, Network Architecture, Network Connections, Network Diagnostics, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Segmentation, Packet Analyzer, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Performance Tuning, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Dynamic Routing, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, System Availability, Reliability of Systems, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Low Latency, Routing & Switching, Cisco - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9039662/network-infrastructure-engineer-secret-clearance ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience * IAT II certifications (one of the following): CySA+, Security+, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP * Deep understanding of structured cabling standards (TIA/EIA) and fiber/copper infrastructure. * Hands-on experience designing and implementing VLAN and Layer 3 routing solutions. * Proven ability to troubleshoot across physical and logical network layers., Keywords: VLAN Design, VLAN Architecture, Network Segmentation, LAN Switching, Layer 2 Switching, Layer 3 Routing, Ethernet Networking, Trunking Protocols, 802.1Q, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP), Switch Configuration, Network Infrastructure, IP Addressing, IPv4, IPv6, Subnetting, CIDR, Cisco, secret, top secret, ts/sci, W2, opentowork, hiring, onsite, Routing Protocols, Static Routing, Dynamic Routing, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Access Control Lists (ACLs), Network Security, Secure Traffic Flows, Traffic Management, Quality of Service (QoS), Packet Analysis, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Model, OSI Layers 1-4, Physical Layer Troubleshooting, Data Link Layer, Network Layer, Transport Layer, Connectivity Analysis, Network Diagnostics, Fault Isolation, Root Cause Analysis, Network Operations, Infrastructure Support, Network Engineering, Enterprise Networking, WAN Technologies, LAN Technologies, Network Performance Monitoring, Performance Optimization, Bandwidth Management, Latency Analysis, Throughput Optimization, Capacity Planning, Network Scalability, Infrastructure Growth Planning, High Availability, Redundancy, Network Reliability, Change Management, Configuration Management, Infrastructure Design, Network Architecture, Cisco Networking, Routing and Switching, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Enterprise Infrastructure, Systems Integration, Technical Documentation, Operational Support, Incident Resolution, Network Monitoring Tools, Performance Analysis, Infrastructure Modernization, Network Administration, Telecommunications ## Description Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a to support a U.S. Navy program in The team is seeking an experienced network engineer to design and implement VLAN architectures and support enterprise network engineering across layers 1-4. Details below: * Architect and deploy VLAN designs and network segmentation solutions to enhance security, performance, and scalability across enterprise environments. * Configure and maintain Layer 2 switching technologies, including trunking protocols and Spanning Tree configurations, to ensure resilient network connectivity. * Develop and implement IP addressing plans, subnetting strategies, and Layer 3 routing solutions to support efficient network operations. * Diagnose and resolve network issues across OSI Layers 1 through 4 by analyzing physical infrastructure, connectivity, and protocol behaviors. * Configure, optimize, and support routing protocols, Access Control Lists (ACLs), Quality of Service (QoS) policies, and secure traffic management controls. * Conduct network performance monitoring, trend analysis, and capacity planning to support infrastructure growth, reliability, and future business requirements. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [IP Authentication: A Tale of Performance Pitfalls and Challenges in Prod](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1413-ip-authentication-a-tale-of-performance-pitfalls-and-challenges-in-prod) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [IoT: The road to sustainability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/557-iot-the-road-to-sustainability) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)