CLEARED Tier 2 Network Engineer

• Install, configure, maintain, and optimize LAN and WAN infrastructure, including routers, switches, VPN appliances, load balancers, and security devices.
• Monitor and analyze network performance using network management tools, troubleshooting network issues, and optimizing performance based on industry best practices.
• Provide design recommendations, technical feedback, and support during engineering meetings to contribute to the planning and execution of network projects.
• Manage data center network infrastructure, assist with storage and virtualization systems, and collaborate with relevant teams on infrastructure expansion and improvements.
• Stay informed of emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in communications

Qualifications of the CLEARED Tier 2 Network Engineer:

• 3+ years of experience as a Network Engineer.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with routing/switching protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP.
• Experience with F5 load balancers is preferred.
• IAT Level II certification (such as Security+)

Compensation for the CLEARED Tier 2 Network Engineer

• $125,000 - $150,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, Sick Leave as required by law, paid holidays, Keywords: 401k, 401k match, pto, paid time off, holiday, medical, dental, health, culture, ts/sci, top secret, government clearance, security clearance, ssbi, secret clearance, dod clearance, department of defense, army, navy, military, marines, air force, coast guard, network engineer, network engineering, network analyst, network administrator, system administrator, system administration, network administration, network architect, network architecture, router, switch, ccnp, ccie, network professional, networking professional, sd-wan, sdwan, sd wan, cisco solution, cisco catalyst, network connectivity, firepower, ftdv, threat defense, network infrastructure, hardware configuration, hardware upgrade, configure hardware, optimize hardware, c8300, 4331, firewall policies, network optimization, network monitoring, cissp, cism, iat level ii, iat level 2, routing protocols, omp, ospf, bgp, vpns, vpn, qos, fmc, fedramp, fed ramp, python, ansible, azure, aws, f5, loadbalancer, load balancer, eigrp, ospf, bgp, enhanced interior gateway routing protocol, routing protocol, switching protocol, switch protocols, border gateway protocol, open shortest path first, cisco, juniper, palo alto, nextgen, firewall, taclane, taclanes, gemone, gem one, layer 2, layer 3, encryption protocol, encryption protocols

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for a CLEARED Tier 2 Network Engineer to join government consulting company supporting a Department of Energy project. This is onsite in Manassas, VA and is a full-time position.