Network Engineer - TS/SCI Clearance (On-Site VA)

Piper Companies; Newington (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Network Engineer to design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures for government customers in dynamic, high-stakes environments. You will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter, with emphasis on uninterrupted communication and real-time data sharing.

The role requires hands-on experience with routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), Cisco platforms, and network monitoring tools.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and presentation skills to explain complex concepts.
• Ability to engage with senior leadership and influence decisions.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical abilities in large networks.
• Collaborate across disciplines and manage competing priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures for government clients.
• Manage routing and switching using BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP; ensure uptime.
• Utilize monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, NetFlow, and Wireshark.
• Work with Cisco platforms including Catalyst, Nexus, and ACI; implement QoS and load balancers.

Skills

Python

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

Data Centers

LAN/WAN

Deployment

Architecture

Cisco

SolarWinds

Wireshark

Routing

Switching

Load Balancers

Tools

NetFlow

Wireshark

SolarWinds

Cisco Catalyst

Nexus

ACI

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Network Engineer to design, secure, and maintain resilient network architectures for government customers in dynamic, high-stakes environments. You will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter, with emphasis on uninterrupted communication and real-time data sharing.

The role requires hands-on experience with routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), Cisco platforms, and network monitoring tools.