Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a
Network Engineer to support a premier aerospace and defense program in
Colorado Springs, CO. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on networking professional with experience supporting complex enterprise and DoD network environments. The selected candidate will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of mission-critical network infrastructure supporting national defense initiatives. This is a fully onsite role. Candidate must hold an active Top Secret Clearance.
Responsibilities Include:- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure in LAN/WAN environments.
- Support network operations to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance.
- Configure and administer routers, switches, and firewalls, including Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto technologies.
- Monitor network performance and proactively resolve latency, connectivity, and packet loss issues.
- Implement and support routing protocols including BGP and OSPF.
- Configure and maintain VLANs, GRE tunnels, multicast networking, and TCP/IP architectures.
- Perform root cause analysis and resolution of network incidents and outages.
- Support infrastructure upgrades, technology refreshes, and network modernization initiatives.
- Travel to remote locations to perform network installations, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities.
- Document network changes, troubleshooting efforts, and technical solutions.
- Provide status updates and technical communication to program stakeholders and leadership.
- Support mission requirements outside normal business hours when necessary.
Required Qualifications:- 3+ years of network engineering or related experience.
- Active Secret Security Clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Valid U.S. Passport.
- Current IAT Level II 8570-compliant certification such as:
- Security+
- SSCP
- CISSP
- GSEC
- CISA
- SCNP
- SCNA
- GSE
- Current CCNA or JNCIA certification.
- Experience supporting enterprise network design, implementation, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of:
- OSI Model
- TCP/IP
- BGP
- OSPF
- VLANs
- UDP Multicast
- GRE Tunnels
- Experience administering firewalls, particularly:
- Experience with multi-vendor routing and switching environments, including Cisco and Juniper.
- Hands-on experience with WAN optimization technologies, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment.
- Strong network analysis, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Preferred Qualifications:- Active Top Secret Clearance.
- CCNP or JNCIP certification.
- Experience with VMware technologies including NSX, vSAN, and Aria.
- Experience with network automation using Ansible.
- Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements, including STIG compliance and accreditation processes.
- Prior experience supporting large-scale command and control, military communications, or defense programs.
Technical Environment:- Cisco & Juniper Networking
- Palo Alto & Fortinet Firewalls
- BGP & OSPF Routing
- VLANs & GRE Tunnels
- UDP Multicast
- TACLANEs
- Optical Transport Systems
- VMware NSX, vSAN, & Aria
- Ansible Automation
- Enterprise LAN/WAN Infrastructure
Salary and Benefits Include:- Salary Range: $120,000-180,000 depending on experience
- Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays
