Piper Companies

Network Engineer

Piper Companies$140K — $160K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience, or 10 years of experience in network engineering, operations, or infrastructure.
  • Experience with Cisco enterprise routing and switching technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of network troubleshooting and performance optimization.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and capacity planning for networks.
  • Ability to pass a government background check and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain 99.9% availability of enterprise network infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network incidents and performance issues.
  • Administer Cisco routing, switching, and access control services.
  • Manage network services like load balancers, DNS, and VoIP.
  • Develop and maintain lifecycle management and compliance plans.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision).
  • 401K retirement plan.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave as required by law.
  • Paid Holidays.
Full Job Description
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Onsite Network Engineer to support a government consulting organization based in Amarillo, TX. This position offers the opportunity to support mission-critical enterprise network infrastructure in a highly secure environment while working with advanced Cisco networking technologies and supporting an active pipeline of federal programs.

Responsibilities of the Network Engineer include:
  • Maintain 99.9% availability of enterprise network infrastructure including routers, switches, data center fabrics, and wireless environments.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network incidents, outages, and performance issues while meeting established SLA requirements.
  • Administer Cisco routing, switching, Cisco ISE, network access devices, identity groups, and access control services.
  • Manage network services including load balancers, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, VoIP administration, and wireless access point deployments.
  • Develop lifecycle management, patching, upgrade, rollback, and change management plans while maintaining technical documentation and ServiceNow RFC compliance.


Qualifications for the Network Engineer include:
  • Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience or minimum 10 years of experience in network engineering, network operations, or network infrastructure
  • Experience with Cisco enterprise routing and switching technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of network troubleshooting, operations, monitoring, performance optimization, and capacity planning.
  • Must be able to pass a government background check and obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance


Compensation for the Network Engineer includes:
  • Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000 (based on experience)
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays


This job opens for applications on September 16th, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Network Engineer, Cisco, Routing, Switching, Cisco ISE, Network Operations, VoIP, Wireless LAN, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, Load Balancer, Data Center, Network Infrastructure, Top Secret Clearance, Network Security, Enterprise Networking, ServiceNow, Capacity Planning, Network Monitoring

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About Piper Companies

Piper Companies is a staffing and recruiting firm based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. It provides staffing solutions for a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance. The company was founded in 2011 and has since grown to become a leading provider of staffing services in the Philadelphia area. Piper Companies is committed to providing high-quality service to its clients and candidates, and has a strong focus on building long-term relationships. The company is also known for its corporate social responsibility initiatives, including support for local charities and community organizations.
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