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Zachary Piper Solutions

Network Engineer Tier III

Zachary Piper Solutions, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Description Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Tier III Network Engineer to join our team on-site in Washington, D.C. This position is in support of a contract with the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Agency OCIO. The Network Engineer Tier 3 will have an in-depth knowledge of Cisco, Palo Alto, F5 and the maintenance of computer systems and computer environments.

Requirements

Install, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure, including routers, switches, VPNs, firewalls, and load balancers.

Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues, applying security patches and optimizing systems for reliability and efficiency.

Support network design and project execution, providing technical input and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Manage network assets and data center infrastructure, including virtualization, storage, and lifecycle tracking.

Implement and enforce security protocols, backup solutions, and disaster recovery plans to ensure system resilience.

Provide client support and documentation, lead or assist in network projects, and stay current with emerging technologies.

Qualifications

Cisco Router and switch configuration (IOS/NX‑OS), Palo Alto NextGen Firewall and VPN configuration experience, Experience with General Dynamics Taclanes and/or GEMOne

F5 Load Balancer Knowledge, GTM/Big DNS Knowledge

Technically proficient and experienced with Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems, network security, network traffic analysis, incident response, vulnerability analysis, packet analysis, and systems hardening.

Proficient knowledge of layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing protocols, encryption protocols, communication protocols. Examples include but not limited to: TLS/SSL, IPsec, SSH, BGP, VLAN, LLDP, LACP, ARP, 802.1x, DNS, AES, NTP, etc.

Network Design and Implementation, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Tuning

Ability to identify, track and complete tasks for multiple projects under prescribed timeframes.

Top Secret Security Clearance

Compensation

$160,000-$170,000/a year

Comprehensive Benefits

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Information Technology

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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