Data Center Engineer - TS/SCI CI Poly - 161725

Piper Companies; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a Data Center Engineer - TS/SCI CI Poly in Reston, VA to work onsite in the SCIF. Active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance and 5+ years in systems and network engineering are required.

You will support LAN/WAN, security, and enterprise data networks; experience with EIGRP, BGP, SD-WAN, MPLS, Cisco routers/switches, Linux and Windows, and VMware is expected. Salary ranges from $130,000 to $170,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance.
• 5+ years of systems and network administration/engineering experience.
• Experience with WAN/LAN, firewalls, Cisco routers/switches.
• Deep knowledge of route-switch protocols (EIGRP, BGP) and SD-WAN/MPLS.
• Proficient in Linux and Windows; VMware experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, troubleshoot, and manage network activity for large enterprise data networks.
• Work closely with other engineers to support customer project requests.
• Provide high level technical expertise to support LAN and WAN.
• Offer recommendations for improving network and systems performance, efficiency, and security.

Skills

TS/SCI CI Poly clearance

Network engineering

Linux/Windows admin

VMware

Cisco routing & switching

WAN/LAN security

Job description

Zachary Piper is seeking a Data Center Engineer- TS/SCI CI Poly in the Reston, Virginia area for a leading global technology organization. The Data Center Engineer - TS/SCI CI Poly must work onsite in the SCIF 5 days a week. The Data Center Engineer must hold an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities for the Data Center Engineer - TS/SCI CI Poly include:

• Oversee, troubleshoot, and manage network activity for large enterprise customer data networks
• Work closely with other engineers to support customer project requests
• Provide high level technical expertise to support LAN and WAN
• Offer recommendations for improving network and systems performance, efficiency, and security

Requirements for the Data Center Engineer - TS/SCI CI Poly include:

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance
• Over 5 years of systems and network administration/engineering experience
• Deep understanding of key technologies and protocols in network and security including route switch protocols, configurations, specifically EIGRP, BGP and SD-WAN, MPLS is a must.
• Strong experience in WAN, LAN, Firewalls, and Cisco router/switch configuration
• Well versed in Linux and Windows
• Previous VMware experience building and deploying new virtual machines

Compensation of the Data Center Engineer - TS/SCI CI Poly:

$130,000 - $170,000 plus comprehensive benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• PTO
• Sick Leave as required by law
• Holidays

This job opens for applications on March 10, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords:TS/SCI CI Polygraph, TS/SCI CI Poly, Network Engineer, Network Administrator, Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator, RHEL, Linux, Windows, Cisco, ASA, router, switches

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