Network Systems Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer, Systems to support a company focused on advancing U.S. Navy Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) network operations and secure enterprise infrastructure. This position is on-site in San Diego, CA. The Network Engineer will provide engineering, administration, and operational support for complex network environments, ensuring secure, high-performance connectivity across enterprise and cloud-based systems.

This is an opportunity to support mission-critical defense initiatives while working with cutting-edge network technologies in a highly secure environment.

• Provide engineering and operational support for RDT&E and secure network environments, including hardware/software installations, firmware upgrades, STIG compliance, and network optimization.
• Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot network performance using enterprise monitoring and management tools such as Traffic Sentinel and Zabbix.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot routing, switching, firewall, and boundary protection solutions, including HPE Aruba and Palo Alto technologies.
• Establish and maintain connectivity across AWS and Azure cloud environments, managing IP addressing, VLANs, VPCs, virtual gateways, and routing infrastructure.
• Implement and support network security solutions including NAC, Aruba Clear Pass, 802.1X authentication, Zero Trust architectures, IPsec tunnels, OSPF, and BGP routing protocols.

• 10+ years of experience supporting enterprise network engineering, administration, and operations.
• Hands-on experience with routing, switching, firewalls, network monitoring tools, STIG compliance, and firmware lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of OSPF, BGP, IPsec, VLANs, cloud networking (AWS/Azure), and enterprise network security best practices.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• IAT II Certification (Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, GSEC, GICSP, or SSCP).

Salary Range: Depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

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Keywords: Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto, Routing, Switching, OSPF, BGP, IPsec, Network Security, Secret Clearance, AWS Networking, Azure Networking, Traffic Sentinel, Zabbix, STIG Compliance, NAC, Aruba Clear Pass, Zero Trust, Enterprise Networking, Firewall Administration, VLANs, Cloud Connectivity, Network Monitoring, Defense Networking, CCNA, Security+, Linux, Firmware Upgrades, Wireless Networking, Network Operations.