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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Systems Engineer - **Company:** Zachary Piper - **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Wireless LAN, JIRA, Border Gateway Protocol, Complex Networks, Computer Networks, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Firmware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Multicasting, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Service Pack, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Access Point, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, Cisco - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usa90c21b37d6ecbfbada6b5f3dfc56394/eaa ## About the Role * 8+ years of relevant experience with enterprise network engineering, administration, troubleshooting, and operations support (or 6+ years with a Master's degree). * Experience supporting LAN/WAN/WLAN, network boundary engineering, routing, switching, SD-WAN, MPLS, VPNs, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, multicast, and network security technologies. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills with experience serving as a Tier III escalation resource and technical SME. * Bachelor's degree and 8-12 years of experience, or Master's degree and 6-10 years of experience; equivalent experience may be considered. * Active Secret Clearance required with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret eligibility. * DoD 8570.01 IAT Level III Certification (CASP+, CISSP, CCNP Security, or equivalent). * Cisco or equivalent networking certification (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or similar). ## Description * Lead Tier III troubleshooting and resolution of complex network issues across LAN/WAN/WLAN, routing, switching, SD-WAN, VPN, and network security technologies. * Configure, maintain, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and network sensors. * Develop Engineering Implementation Plans (EIPs), manage change requests, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and support configuration baseline management. * Perform lab validation and pre-production testing for firmware upgrades, security patches, and network configuration changes prior to deployment. * Collaborate with engineering and operations teams within a SAFe Agile environment using JIRA to support enterprise network enhancements and future architecture initiatives., Network Engineer plays a critical role in supporting DoD contracts and Joint Fires Network (JFN) infrastructure by providing expertise in network architecture and transport enginee… + 10 days ago + Apply easily, Network Engineer plays a critical role in supporting DoD contracts and Joint Fires Network (JFN) infrastructure by providing expertise in network architecture and transport enginee… + 12 days ago, Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer for the Europe Region to support the Department of Defense medical mission by ensuring the reliability, security… + 1 month ago + ## 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) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [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 - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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