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Zachary Piper Solutions · 1 day ago

Network Engineer Tier 3

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $170K/yr

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer Tier 3 to support a leading provider of information technology products and services for U.S. Government agencies. The role involves implementing, delivering, and monitoring technical support for customer environments, managing inventories of client systems, and providing support for various operating systems and applications.

GovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure, including routers, switches, VPNs, load balancers, and security devices

Apply security patches and enforce protocols across network devices and systems

Monitor and optimize network performance using management tools; troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly

Maintain accurate inventory of network assets and manage lifecycle tracking

Provide design input and technical support during engineering meetings and network projects

Manage data center network infrastructure and assist with storage, virtualization, and infrastructure improvements

Stay current on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in networking and security

Troubleshoot outages affecting voice, video, and data services; schedule upgrades and optimizations

Demonstrate expertise in routing, switching, firewall configuration, and secure LAN/WAN support

Support Linux/Unix and Windows systems, ensuring integration with network services

Prepare detailed reports on network performance, incidents, and upgrades

Act as primary client contact for hardware/software inquiries and issue resolution

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on complex technical issues and disaster recovery planning

Lead or assist in network/system projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to objectives

Perform additional tasks as assigned to support team and organizational goals

Qualification

Cisco routersCisco switchesPalo Alto NextGen FirewallNetwork securityWindowsUnix/LinuxNetwork designNetwork troubleshootingNetwork performance tuningCustomer service skillsDisaster recovery planningEmerging technologiesProject management

Required

Strong customer service skills with the ability to understand and interpret client requirements

Hands-on experience configuring Cisco routers and switches (IOS/NX-OS), Palo Alto NextGen Firewalls, VPNs, and working with General Dynamics Taclanes and/or GEMOne

Knowledge of F5 Load Balancers, including GTM and Big DNS

Technical proficiency with Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems, network security, traffic analysis, incident response, vulnerability assessment, packet analysis, and system hardening

Solid understanding of Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 routing protocols, and encryption/communication protocols such as TLS/SSL, IPsec, SSH, BGP, VLAN, LLDP, LACP, ARP, 802.1x, DNS, AES, NTP

Experience in network design, implementation, troubleshooting, and performance tuning

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively

Must hold or be able to obtain DOE Q Clearance OR Top Secret Clearance