Network Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to support a company supporting the U.S. Space Force. This position is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO. This is an exciting opportunity supporting a Juniper project and critical mission focused on network modernization, cyber remediation, and secure mission systems operations.

The Network Engineer will work closely with mission stakeholders to implement networking solutions, strengthen security posture, and help develop strategies for future-state network architecture supporting Space Force operations.

Responsibilities for the Network Engineer include:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructure supporting mission-critical systems

• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize Juniper networking equipment, including Juniper EX3400 platforms

• Support cyber remediation efforts by identifying network vulnerabilities and implementing security improvements

• Collaborate with engineering and cybersecurity teams to strengthen network security posture and compliance requirements

• Develop network design recommendations, roadmaps, and strategies for infrastructure enhancements

• Monitor network performance and resolve connectivity

• Active TS/SCI security clearance REQUIRED

• 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer supporting enterprise or mission-critical environments

• Experience with Juniper network technologies, including Juniper EX3400 switches

• Strong understanding of network security principles, cyber risk mitigation, and secure network architecture

• Experience supporting DoD, Space Force, Intelligence Community, or other federal mission systems environments

• Knowledge of routing, switching, VLANs, TCP/IP, network protocols, and troubleshooting methodologies

• Experience developing network implementation plans, technical strategies, or architectural recommendations, Network Engineer, Senior Network Engineer, Lead Network Engineer, Network Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Engineer, Cyber Security Engineer, Information Security Engineer, Security Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Infrastructure Architect, Network Architect, Network Administrator, Senior Network Administrator, Mission Systems Engineer, Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator, Cyber Defense Engineer, Cyber Operations Engineer, Information Assurance Engineer, ISSE, NOC Engineer, Network Operations Engineer, WAN Engineer, LAN Engineer, Transport Engineer, Optical Transport Engineer, Optical Network Engineer, Fiber Network Engineer, Enterprise Network Engineer, Data Center Engineer, Telecommunications Engineer, SATCOM Engineer, Space Systems Engineer, Juniper Engineer, Juniper Network Engineer, Junos Engineer, Routing and Switching Engineer, Core Network Engineer, Transport Network Engineer, Cleared Network Engineer, TS/SCI Network Engineer, Active TS/SCI, Top Secret Clearance, SCI Clearance, DoD Network Engineer, Defense Contractor, Government Contractor, Space Force, Mission Systems, Juniper EX3400, EX3400, Juniper EX Series, Junos OS, Network Security, Cyber Remediation, Network Modernization, Secure Network Design, Network Infrastructure, Enterprise Networking, Routing, Switching, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLAN, TCP/IP, SD-WAN, Network Architecture, Vulnerability Remediation, Risk Mitigation, RMF, NIST, STIG, Information Assurance, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Onsite Network Engineer, Federal Programs, Critical Infrastructure, Infrastructure Engineering.

• Salary Range: Competitive based on professional experience

• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement