Jr. Network Engineer

Piper Companies; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Jr. Network Engineer to join a technology organization supporting a sophisticated on-premises lab and certification environment in the RTP area.

The Jr. Network Engineer will work closely with senior infrastructure leadership to maintain shared network and systems resources, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide hands‑on support across networking, systems administration, and lab infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in network engineering, systems administration, IT infrastructure, or a related role.
• CCNA-level networking knowledge with understanding of troubleshooting, switching, routing, and Layer 1 tech; CCNA cert preferred.
• Hands-on network maintenance, patching, cabling, and general IT support.
• Exposure to systems administration, operating systems, security, or other IT infra areas preferred.
• Previous MSP or Cisco TAC experience is desirable.
• Strong troubleshooting across networking, systems, hardware and infra.
• Self-motivated and eager to own technical responsibilities in a multi-tool environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support network infrastructure within a shared on-premises lab environment used by 30-50 end users.
• Perform hands-on network maintenance, Layer 1 troubleshooting, patching, cabling, and general infra support.
• Troubleshoot network, OS, hardware, and connectivity issues across the lab environment.
• Assist with systems administration, help desk support, lab administration, and other day-to-day infra needs.
• Support shared resources used for Cisco on-premises certification programs.
• Collaborate with senior personnel and gradually take ownership of network and systems tasks.
• Assist with maintaining a reliable lab and introducing cloud and other infra technologies.

Skills

CCNA

Troubleshooting

Network Administration

MSP Experience

Tools

Cisco TAC

Lab Infrastructure Tools

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Jr. Network Engineer to join a technology organization supporting a sophisticated on-premises lab and certification environment in the RTP area. The Jr. Network Engineer will work closely with senior infrastructure leadership to maintain shared network and systems resources, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide hands‑on support across networking, systems administration, and lab infrastructure.

The Jr. Network Engineer role is a long term contract opportunity and requires you to work onsite 2 days per week in RTP, NC.

Responsibilities of the Jr. Network Engineer:

• Maintain and support network infrastructure within a shared on-premises lab environment used by approximately 30-50 end users.
• Perform hands-on network maintenance, Layer 1 troubleshooting, patching, cabling, and general infrastructure support.
• Troubleshoot network, operating system, hardware, and connectivity issues across the lab environment.
• Assist with systems administration, help desk support, lab administration, and other day-to-day infrastructure needs.
• Support shared technology resources used by teams responsible for certification of Cisco on-premises products for global certification programs.
• Collaborate closely with senior infrastructure personnel while gradually taking ownership of network and systems administration responsibilities.
• Assist with maintaining a reliable lab environment and supporting the introduction of additional cloud and infrastructure technologies.

Requirements of the Jr. Network Engineer:

• 2+ years of professional experience in network engineering, systems administration, IT infrastructure, or a related technical role.
• CCNA-level networking knowledge with an understanding of network troubleshooting, switching, routing, and Layer 1 technologies; CCNA certification is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with network maintenance, patching, cabling, infrastructure troubleshooting, and general IT support.
• Exposure to systems administration, operating systems, security, or other areas of IT infrastructure is preferred.
• Previous experience working within an MSP environment or Cisco TAC is highly desirable.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to work across networking, systems, hardware, and other infrastructure technologies.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to take ownership of technical responsibilities in a multi-tool environment.

Compensation for the Jr. Network Engineer:

• $80,000 - $110,000
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.

Keywords: Jr. Network Engineer, Junior Network Engineer, Network Engineer, CCNA, Cisco, Cisco TAC, MSP, Managed Service Provider, Network Administration, Systems Administration, System Administrator, Lab Administration, Infrastructure Support, Network Maintenance, Network Troubleshooting, Layer 1, Cabling, Patching, Switching, Routing, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Security, Help Desk, Hardware Troubleshooting, Connectivity Troubleshooting, On-Premises Infrastructure, Cisco Networking, IT Infrastructure, Technical Support, RTP, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

This job opens for applications on 9/25/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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