Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a to support a company focused on delivering secure, reliable, and mission-critical communication and conferencing capabilities across government, defense, and intelligence environments. This position is in . The will design, implement, secure, and maintain enterprise network architectures supporting classified and unclassified mission systems. Join a long-term, high-visibility program supporting critical national security operations while helping ensure uninterrupted communication and real-time data sharing for government customers.

• Design, deploy, and maintain large-scale enterprise LAN/WAN network infrastructures supporting mission-critical operations.
• Configure and troubleshoot routing and switching technologies including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Implement and manage network security solutions including firewalls, VPNs, QoS policies, and load balancing technologies.
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize network performance using tools such as SolarWinds, NetFlow, and Wireshark.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams and senior leadership to develop resilient, scalable, and secure network architectures.

• 10+ years of network engineering experience in large-scale enterprise or government environments.
• Hands-on expertise with Cisco technologies including Catalyst, Nexus, and ACI platforms.
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, LAN/WAN design, network troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

• Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Sick Leave as required by law

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