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# Network Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco IOS, Cisco Routers, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, System Configuration, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Firmware, Networking Hardware, IP Addressing, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Network Interface, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Service Pack, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Software Vulnerability Management, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Juniper, SC Clearance, Palo Alto Networks, Routing & Switching, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9267633/network-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Active Secret clearance
 * Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE, CySA+, or equivalent
 * Active networking vendor operating system certification, such as Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIA, or equivalent
 * 5+ years of hands-on network engineering experience supporting operational enterprise networks
 * Strong experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches, and network infrastructure
 * Experience with enterprise routing and switching technologies including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, and VLANs
 * Hands-on experience with network patching, Cisco IOS upgrades, firmware updates, and vulnerability remediation
 * Experience configuring and troubleshooting firewalls, VPNs, and DMZ environments
 * Experience providing Tier III network troubleshooting, incident resolution, and technical escalation support
 * Strong understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, network interfaces, routing protocols, and network security fundamentals
 * Experience supporting production network environments, change management, and infrastructure maintenance activities
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
 * Ability to adapt quickly to changing technical priorities and support time-sensitive network engineering initiatives, * Advanced Cisco networking experience, including Cisco IOS configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting
 * Experience with Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, Brocade, or other enterprise networking platforms
 * Experience supporting large-scale, geographically distributed federal or DoD networks
 * Familiarity with network automation technologies such as Ansible, Python, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
 * Experience automating network patching, configuration changes, or vulnerability remediation workflows
 * Experience with network vulnerability management, security compliance, and remediation tracking
 * CCNP, JNCIS, or other advanced networking certifications
 * Experience collaborating with network automation, security engineering, and Network Operations Center (NOC) teams

## Description

* Perform network vulnerability remediation, security patching, and operating system upgrades across enterprise network infrastructure
 * Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and other network appliances
 * Execute Cisco IOS upgrades, firmware updates, and network configuration changes while minimizing operational disruption
 * Provide Tier III network engineering support, troubleshooting complex routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and connectivity issues
 * Support enterprise routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and MPLS
 * Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, network interfaces, IP addressing, and switching technologies
 * Support firewall, VPN, and DMZ configurations across Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and other network platforms
 * Collaborate with network automation teams to streamline patching, configuration management, and vulnerability remediation processes
 * Identify and resolve network vulnerabilities while supporting rapid deployment of security updates and infrastructure improvements
 * Participate in daily network operations, engineering projects, incident resolution, and change management activities
 * Develop and maintain network documentation, implementation procedures, and standard operating procedures
 * Communicate technical issues, project progress, and remediation activities to engineering teams and stakeholders