Active TS/SCI Clearance required for consideration Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a
Network Engineer (SME) to provide Tier 3 sustainment support to a mission critical IP voice transport network in
Fort Meade, MD . The position requires extensive experience optimizing, implementing, and maintaining complex networks with a focus on security, high availability, and performance. This is an
on-site position.
Responsibilities Include: - Provide system and network optimization design, implementation, testing, and maintenance support for a complex enterprise network using industry best practices.
- Resolve escalated network and security support issues (Tier 3).
- Independently conduct network assessments, identify possible vulnerabilities, and recommend/develop solutions to problems found.
- Lead development of network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures. This includes creating and maintaining Engineering Implementation Plans (EIPs).
- Support Continuous Service Improvements (CSI).
- Active participation in Root Cause Analysis for Problem Management activities.
- Work with cross-functional teams to plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and deployments.
- Manage vendor relationships, including engagement on Incident Support activities and ensure timely delivery of program deliverables.
- Monitoring, capacity planning, backup, and recovery of network equipment
- Review ACAS scanning and findings reports. Provide engineering support to the program ISSM/ISSO to mitigate findings
Qualifications Include: - Active TS/SCI
- Bachelor's degree and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience.
- Security+ Certification or other DOD 8570 IAT Lvl II Certification
- Extensive knowledge of defense-in-depth principles, Network and Security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements.
- 10+ years experience engineering and troubleshooting networks, including extensive routing and switching experience such as one or more of the following: MPLS, VPNs, routing protocols i.e. BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, switching protocols i.e. Spanning Tree Protocol, VLANs, LLDP, VoIP, Multicast protocols and emerging network technologies.
Compensation Includes: - Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 depending on experience
- Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Paid Holidays, Sick Leave as required by Law
This job posting opens for applicants on 4/22/2025 and will remain open for applicants for at least 30 days