Piper Companies

Network Engineer

Piper Companies$110K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in enterprise network infrastructure and operations
  • Hands-on expertise with Cisco and Juniper technologies
  • Familiarity with firewalls such as Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto
  • Possession of IAT Level II Certifications, CCNA or JNCIA
  • Active Secret Security Clearance is required

Responsibilities

  • Configure and troubleshoot network equipment including routers, switches, and firewalls
  • Monitor network performance and conduct root cause analysis for incidents
  • Implement networking technologies like VLANs, OSPF, and BGP
  • Collaborate with teams for network upgrades and infrastructure projects
  • Travel to remote locations for network installations and troubleshooting

Benefits

  • Comprehensive PTO and paid holidays
  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Sick leave as mandated by law
Full Job Description
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to support a mission-critical defense program focused on command and control, battle management, communications, and ballistic missile defense operations. This position is ON-SITE in Colorado Springs, CO. The Network Engineer will support the implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of enterprise network infrastructure across complex LAN/WAN environments. Join a highly skilled team responsible for ensuring secure, reliable communications that support national defense objectives.

Responsibilities for the Network Engineer include:
  • Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network infrastructure including routers, switches, and firewalls in multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto).
  • Monitor network performance, identify connectivity, latency, and packet loss issues, and perform root cause analysis to resolve incidents.
  • Implement and support networking technologies including VLANs, OSPF, BGP, GRE tunnels, UDP multicast, WAN optimization, and TCP/IP network architectures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network upgrades, installations, infrastructure enhancements, and operational projects.
  • Travel to remote sites to perform network installations, lead troubleshooting efforts, and provide status updates to program stakeholders, including support during evenings and weekends when required.

Required Qualifications for the Network Engineer include:
  • 3+ years of experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure, network operations, and troubleshooting in production environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Cisco and Juniper routing and switching technologies.
  • Experience with firewalls including Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto platforms.
  • IAT Level II Certifications, CCNA or JNCIA.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance.

Compensation for the Network Engineer includes:
  • Salary Range: $110,000- $155,000 depending on experience
  • Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

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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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