Network Engineer

ZP Group; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Network Engineer for a technology organization in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area. This hybrid role requires 2 days onsite in RTP, NC, with hands-on support across networking, systems administration, and end-user support functions.

An ideal candidate has CCNA-level networking expertise and thrives in a fast-paced shadow IT environment, wearing multiple hats to ensure robust lab infrastructure and user support.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience supporting network infrastructure, systems administration, and/or help desk environments.
• CCNA certification or equivalent hands-on networking experience with routing, switching, and TCP/IP fundamentals.
• Experience supporting Windows and/or Linux systems within enterprise or lab environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities across networking, systems, and user support.
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain shared lab infrastructure including network devices, servers, endpoints, and related systems.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, system performance, and end-user technical issues across the environment.
• Assist with configuration, deployment, and maintenance of switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless technologies.
• Provide help desk support and technical assistance for lab users, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement infrastructure improvements and support lab initiatives.

Skills

CCNA-level networking

Windows & Linux systems

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Networking devices

Switching/Routing

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Network Engineer for an innovative technology organization in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. The Network Engineer role is a hybrid position with 2 days onsite in the office in RTP, NC. The Network Engineer will support shared infrastructure within a dynamic lab environment, providing hands-on support across networking, systems administration, and end-user support functions. An ideal candidate for the Network Engineer role is a versatile IT professional with CCNA-level networking expertise who thrives in a fast-paced "shadow IT" environment and enjoys wearing multiple hats.

Responsibilities of the Network Engineer:

• Support and maintain shared lab infrastructure including network devices, servers, endpoints, and related systems.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, system performance, and end-user technical issues across the environment.
• Assist with configuration, deployment, and maintenance of switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless technologies.
• Provide help desk support and technical assistance for lab users, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement infrastructure improvements and support lab initiatives.

Qualifications of the Network Engineer:

• 2+ years of experience supporting network infrastructure, systems administration, and/or help desk environments.
• CCNA certification or equivalent hands-on networking experience with routing, switching, and TCP/IP fundamentals.
• Experience supporting Windows and/or Linux systems within enterprise or lab environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities across networking, systems, and user support.
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Compensation for the Network Engineer includes:

• Salary range: $80,000 – $110,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave as required by law
• This job opens for applications on 09/24/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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