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# Network Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Firmware, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), IP Routing, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Performance Tuning, Zero Trust Network Access, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Zabbix, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Computer Networking Systems, Network Access Control, Computer Network Operations, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9073486/network-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience supporting network engineering, network operations, systems engineering, or related infrastructure environments.
 * Strong experience with routing and switching, OSPF, BGP, IPsec, cloud networking, HPE Aruba technologies, Palo Alto firewalls, wireless networking, and enterprise network management tools.
 * Experience with network monitoring, troubleshooting, performance analysis, security implementation, and operational support in complex enterprise environments.
 * Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
 * Active Secret Security Clearance required.
 * Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification required, such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, or CCNA Security.

## Description

* Provide engineering and operational support for RDT&E and SRDT&E network environments, including hardware/software installation, firmware updates, STIG compliance, and performance optimization.
 * Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot network performance utilizing enterprise network management tools and packet-level analysis techniques.
 * Establish and maintain connectivity between on-premises environments and cloud platforms including AWS and Azure through VPCs, virtual gateways, route tables, and VLAN management.
 * Configure and support network infrastructure including HPE Aruba switches, Palo Alto firewalls, OSPF, BGP, IPsec tunnels, wireless networks, and boundary routing solutions.
 * Implement and maintain network security technologies including Aruba ClearPass, 802.1X authentication, and Zero Trust architectures while supporting testing, validation, and corrective action initiatives., Keywords: Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, Network Engineer IV, Aruba Engineer, Palo Alto Engineer, Cloud Network Engineer, AWS Networking, Azure Networking, Network Operations, Enterprise Networking, OSPF, BGP, IPsec, VLANs, VPC, Virtual Gateways, Aruba ClearPass, NAC, Network Access Control, Zero Trust Architecture, Dynamic Segmentation, Wireless Networking, Network Monitoring, Traffic Sentinel, Zabbix, Routing and Switching, Firewall Engineer, Network Security, Secret Clearance, IAT II, Security+, CySA+, GSEC, GICSP, SSCP, NIWC Pacific, RDT&E, Systems Engineering, Network Infrastructure, San Diego Jobs, Defense Contractor Jobs, Onsite Network Engineer.


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