Network Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

PTO

Sick Leave as required by law

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Network Engineer for an innovative technology organization in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. The role is hybrid with 2 days onsite in RTP, NC, and involves hands-on support across networking, systems administration, and end-user support in a dynamic lab environment.

Ideal candidates have CCNA-level networking expertise and experience with Windows or Linux systems, plus strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years supporting network infrastructure, systems administration, or help desk.
• CCNA or equivalent hands-on networking experience.
• Experience with Windows and/or Linux in enterprise or lab environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and multi-priority management.
• Excellent communication and 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 issues across the environment.
• Assist with configuration, deployment, and maintenance of switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless tech.
• Provide help desk support and technical assistance for lab users, ensuring timely resolution.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to implement infrastructure improvements and lab initiatives.

Skills

CCNA

Networking

Windows

Linux

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Switching

Routing

Firewalling

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.