Deployment Network Engineer- TOP SECRET

Job Description:

Piper Companies is currently seeking a skilled Top Secret Deployment Network Engineer to join a cyber-physical solutions team in Lorton, VA .

Responsibilities/Desired Skills for Deployment Network Engineer include:

Technical Skills :

• Proficient in configuring and troubleshooting network devices.
• Comfortable using CLI, applying patches, and making configuration changes.
• Strong understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, with the ability to design efficient and resilient network topologies.
• Familiarity with cloud networking technologies (e.g., Azure Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute) and their integration with on-premises infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Layer 1 technologies, including cable types, media converters, and circuit components (CPE, Telco, Demarcation points).
• Experience creating network diagrams, rack elevations, and cable layouts.
• Understanding of network security principles and traffic management strategies.
• Proficiency in WAN/Internet transport and routing technologies such as BGP, MPLS, and SD-WAN (Juniper preferred).

Qualifications for Deployment Network Engineer include:

· Experience : 3-5 years of proven experience in network engineering, with a bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.

· Valid driver's license and passport.

· Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required .

· Expected travel: Approximately one week per month, both within the continental U.S. (CONUS) and internationally (OCONUS).

Compensation for the Deployment Network Engineer includes:

• Salary Range: $110,000- $170,000 **depending on experience*
• Full Benefits: Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance program and Sick Leave (if required by law) etc.

This job opens for applications on 10/12/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords:

Network engineer, network engineering, network administrator, network administration, network architect, Layer 2, Layer 3, routing, switching, BGP, MPLS, SD-WAN, Juniper, Cisco, CLI, network configuration, network troubleshooting, network topology, network design, network deployment, network documentation, network diagrams, rack elevations, cable drawings, cable management, media converters, CPE, Telco, Demarc, ExpressRoute, Azure Virtual Network, cloud networking, hybrid cloud, network virtualization, network appliances, firewall, network security, traffic management, WAN, LAN, VPN, patch management, infrastructure deployment, resiliency, redundancy, high availability, network performance, network optimization, network monitoring, network protocols, IP addressing, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VLAN, QoS, SNMP, network automation, scripting, PowerShell, Python, Microsoft technologies, Microsoft certifications, technical presentations, system integration, hands-on installation, documentation, Top Secret clearance, SCI eligibility, CONUS travel, OCONUS travel.

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