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Shentel

Engineer Network Systems, Principal

Edinburg, VA · On-site

$89K - $119K/yr

Design, deploy, and administer wireless infrastructure and supporting systems. Perform upgrades ... Four Year Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or another related technical field is preferred.

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How much do principal wireless engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal wireless engineer in Virginia is $145,957.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $117,500.00 and $171,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
Infographic showing various Principal Wireless Engineer job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $145,957 per year, or $70.2 per hour.

Senior Principal Network Engineer

Newington, VA • On-site

Zachary Piper Solutions
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$160K - $180K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Principal Network Engineer to support a federal defense program focused on national security, mission-critical communications, and critical infrastructure protection. This position is on-site in Newington, VA. The Senior Principal Network Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex network environments supporting high-priority government operations.

Responsibilities for the Senior Principal Network Engineer include:
  • Design and architect scalable, secure voice, video, wireless, and data communication networks in collaboration with engineering, security, cloud, and operations teams.
  • Develop high-level and low-level network designs (HLDs/LLDs) and support the deployment and integration of enterprise and data center networking solutions.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement performance, reliability, and security improvements.
  • Act as a trusted technical advisor by translating mission requirements into scalable network architectures and strategic solutions.
  • Utilize advanced routing, switching, security, and automation technologies to optimize and modernize network infrastructure.
Required Qualifications for the Senior Principal Network Engineer include:
  • 8+ years of experience in network engineering, network architecture, or complex enterprise networking environments.
  • Strong expertise with routing and switching technologies including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, and EVPN.
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco technologies including Catalyst, Nexus, ACI, Next-Generation Firewalls, and enterprise LAN/WAN environments.
  • Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, and NetFlow.
  • Strong communication, presentation, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required with eligibility for Special Access Program (SAP) approval.
Compensation for the Senior Principal Network Engineer include:

Salary Range: $160,000 - $180,000 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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