Systems Engineer - TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph - 166097

Piper Companies; Maryland; On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Systems Engineer with TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph to support a secure data center in Annapolis, MD. Work hours are standard, Monday through Friday, on-site in a SCIF.

The ideal candidate has Linux/Windows systems engineering and network administration experience in large enterprise environments, with hands-on WAN/LAN and Cisco equipment expertise.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
• 3+ years in systems and network administration/engineering.
• Strong experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Knowledge of networking protocols including EIGRP, BGP, SD-WAN, MPLS.
• Experience with WAN, LAN, firewalls, and Cisco router/switch configuration.
• Proficiency in both Linux and Windows environments.
• Previous experience with VMware, including building and deploying virtual machines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, troubleshoot, and manage network activity for large enterprise customer data networks.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support customer project requests.
• Provide high-level technical expertise for LAN and WAN environments.
• Recommend improvements to network and systems performance, efficiency, and security.

Skills

Linux systems

Windows systems

Network administration

Cisco routing/switching

Firewall configuration

VMware virtualization

LAN/WAN engineering

SCIF security

Tools

VMware

Cisco IOS

RHEL

SD-WAN

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutionsis seeking aSystems Engineer – TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph to support a secure data center environment in theAnnapolis, MD area.The Systems Engineer – TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph role requires to work standard business hours in the SCIF Monday – Friday.The ideal candidate for the Systems Engineer – TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph will have strong experience in Linux and Windows systems engineering and network administration, supporting large enterprise environments.

Responsibilities for the Systems Engineer – TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph include:

• Oversee, troubleshoot, and manage network activity for large enterprise customer data networks
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support customer project requests
• Provide high-level technical expertise for LAN and WAN environments
• Recommend improvements to network and systems performance, efficiency, and security

Requirements for the Systems Engineer – TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph include:

• ActiveTS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
• 3+ years of systems and network administration/engineering experience
• Strong experience withRed Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Knowledge of key networking technologies and protocols including EIGRP, BGP, SD-WAN, andMPLS
• Experience with WAN, LAN, firewalls, and Cisco router/switch configuration
• Proficiency in bothLinux and Windowsenvironments
• Previous experience withVMware, including building and deploying virtual machines

Compensation for the Systems Engineer – TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph:

• $125,000 – $180,000 annually
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and sick leave as required by law
• This job opens for applications on May 13, 2026. Applications will be accepted for at least30 daysfrom the posting date.

Keywords:Systems Engineer, Linux Network Engineer, Network Administrator, RHEL, Linux, Windows, Cisco, ASA, Router, Switches

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