Piper Companies

Network Engineer

Piper Companies$120K — $135K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of related experience with a degree or relevant training.
  • Familiarity with software development lifecycle.
  • Expertise in Information Assurance (IA) NIST standards.
  • IAT level II 8579 compliant certification required.
  • Current active top secret security clearance necessary.
  • CCNA or JNCIA certification with practical experience in network design and firewall management.

Responsibilities

  • Implement, maintain, and troubleshoot network infrastructure.
  • Ensure reliable LAN/WAN connectivity and optimize designs with senior engineers.
  • Configure routers, switches, and firewalls effectively.
  • Monitor network performance and resolve connectivity issues across various technologies.
  • Travel to remote locations for network installations.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage provided.
  • 401K retirement plan options available.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave offered.
  • Holidays recognized as per legal requirements.
Full Job Description
is seeking a Network Engineer to join a classified customer focused on command control, battle management, communications, and ballistic missile defense operations. This is a 100% on-site position located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This role will deal with implementation and maintenance of defense systems. This role requires active top secret clearance.

This job opens for applications on 9/16/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Responsibilities of the Network Engineer will include:
  • Implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure
  • Ensuring reliable connectivity across LAN/WAN environments as well as collaboration with senior engineers on design and optimization
  • Configure devices such as routers, switches and firewalls
  • Monitor network performance, resolve and troubleshoot any connectivity issues across technologies including VLANs, routing protocols, and other network security controls.
  • Traveling to remote locations to perform network installations


Qualifications for the Network Engineer include:
  • 3+ years of related experience as well as a post-secondary degree or training in a related field
  • Must have experience in understanding software development lifecycle
  • Expertise in Information Assurance (IA) NIST standard code
  • IAT level II 8579 Compliant Certification
  • Active top secret security Clearence
  • CCNA or JNCIA certification with mid-level experience of network design and development as well as firewall experience


Compensation for Product Security Engineer include:
  • Salary: $120,000 - $135,000
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays

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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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