Jr. Network Engineer - 174945 - 175058

Piper Companies; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision and Dental

PTO

Paid holidays and sick leave

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Junior Network Engineer to support a growing client in the technology sector in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area. The role is hybrid, requiring 2 days onsite in RTP and the remainder remote, ideal for an early-career professional building networking and systems skills.

The position requires a CCNA certification or equivalent Cisco knowledge, a Bachelor’s degree, and hands-on experience in network engineering or systems administration.

Qualifications

• CCNA certification or equivalent Cisco networking knowledge required.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving network connectivity and performance issues.
• Familiarity with on-premises infrastructure and Windows Server administration.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day network maintenance including patching, cabling, hardware support, and infrastructure upkeep.
• Assist with server, OS, and core IT systems administration in an on-premises environment.
• Diagnose and resolve network connectivity and performance issues across locations.
• Support network upgrades, deployments, and documentation while following security procedures.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and IT teams to ensure reliable network and system performance.

Skills

CCNA

Network troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/CS/Network Engineering or related field

Tools

Windows Server

Cisco networking gear

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Junior Network Engineer to support a growing client in the technology industry in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area. The Junior Network Engineer role requires working onsite 2 days per week in RTP, with the remainder of the schedule remote. The Junior Network Engineer role is ideal for an early-career professional with a strong foundation in networking, systems administration, and technical troubleshooting who is looking to grow their infrastructure expertise in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities of the Junior Network Engineer include:

• Perform day-to-day network maintenance activities, including patching, cabling, hardware support, and infrastructure upkeep.
• Assist with administration and support of servers, operating systems, and core IT systems in an on-premises environment.
• Diagnose and resolve network connectivity, performance, and infrastructure-related issues across multiple locations.
• Support network upgrades, deployments, and documentation efforts while following established security and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and IT teams to ensure reliable network and system performance.

Requirements of the Junior Network Engineer include:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering, network support, or systems administration.
• CCNA certification or equivalent Cisco networking knowledge required.
• Experience with network troubleshooting, switch and router configuration, cabling, and patch management.
• Familiarity with Windows Server administration and on-premises infrastructure environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical field.

Compensation for the Junior Network Engineer include:

• $90,000 - $115,000 annually
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.
• Hybrid work schedule with 2 days onsite in RTP.
• This job opens for applications on 10/2/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: junior network engineer, network engineer, CCNA, systems administrator, network support, troubleshooting, RTP, hybrid, Cisco, infrastructure, networking, on-premises, system administration

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