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# Network Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Amazon Web Services, Application Firewall, Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, CompTIA Security+, Linux, Firmware, Monitoring of Systems, IP Addressing, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Network Security, Network Monitoring, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Zero Trust Network Access, Software Deployment, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Zabbix, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, ARUBA, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Network Optimization
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9073522/network-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience supporting enterprise network engineering, administration, and operations.
 * Hands-on experience with routing, switching, firewalls, network monitoring tools, STIG compliance, and firmware lifecycle management.
 * Strong knowledge of OSPF, BGP, IPsec, VLANs, cloud networking (AWS/Azure), and enterprise network security best practices.
 * Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
 * Active Secret Clearance.
 * IAT II Certification (Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, GSEC, GICSP, or SSCP)., Keywords: Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto, Routing, Switching, OSPF, BGP, IPsec, Network Security, Secret Clearance, AWS Networking, Azure Networking, Traffic Sentinel, Zabbix, STIG Compliance, NAC, Aruba ClearPass, Zero Trust, Enterprise Networking, Firewall Administration, VLANs, Cloud Connectivity, Network Monitoring, Defense Networking, CCNA, Security+, Linux, Firmware Upgrades, Wireless Networking, Network Operations.

## Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer, Systems to support a company focused on advancing U.S. Navy Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) network operations and secure enterprise infrastructure . This position is on-site in San Diego, CA . The Network Engineer will provide engineering, administration, and operational support for complex network environments, ensuring secure, high-performance connectivity across enterprise and cloud-based systems. This is an opportunity to support mission-critical defense initiatives while working with cutting-edge network technologies in a highly secure environment., * Provide engineering and operational support for RDT&E and secure network environments, including hardware/software installations, firmware upgrades, STIG compliance, and network optimization.

 * Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot network performance using enterprise monitoring and management tools such as Traffic Sentinel and Zabbix.
 * Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot routing, switching, firewall, and boundary protection solutions, including HPE Aruba and Palo Alto technologies.
 * Establish and maintain connectivity across AWS and Azure cloud environments, managing IP addressing, VLANs, VPCs, virtual gateways, and routing infrastructure.
 * Implement and support network security solutions including NAC, Aruba ClearPass, 802.1X authentication, Zero Trust architectures, IPsec tunnels, OSPF, and BGP routing protocols.


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