Network Performance Engineer - Full Scope Poly

Piper Companies is looking for a Network Performance Engineer - Full Scope Poly to join a mission-focused technology team supporting a federal customer located onsite in Fort Meade, MD to analyze network performance, troubleshoot complex traffic issues, and deliver data-driven insights that improve security, reliability, and end-to-end visibility across the customer environment.

Responsibilities for the Network Performance Engineer - Full Scope Poly:

• Analyze end-to-end network traffic, identify bottlenecks, latency issues, and performance abnormalities, and deliver clear, actionable findings to the customer.
• Use flow data, packet-level visibility, and multi-source analytics tools to understand user behavior, network activity, and root causes of performance degradation.
• Develop scripts, automate tasks, and extract data sets to support reporting, troubleshooting, and rapid customer requests.
• Support device hardening and compliance efforts by identifying vulnerabilities, applying STIG requirements, and preparing POAM documentation.

Qualifications for the Network Performance Engineer - Full Scope Poly:

• 10+ years of experience as a Network Engineer or Network Performance Specialist supporting complex enterprise environments.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly Clearance.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, server behavior, infrastructure flow, and how traffic moves across distributed systems.
• Experience troubleshooting performance metrics such as latency, throughput, packet loss, bottlenecks, and abnormal traffic patterns.
• Hands-on experience analyzing flow data (NetFlow, sFlow, jFlow), exporting network data, and correlating multiple data sources for diagnostics.
• Skilled with scripting/automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell or similar) for data manipulation, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Experience securing devices using STIGs, patching, vulnerability remediation, and documenting compliance (POAMs).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related discipline.

Compensation/Benefits for the Network Performance Engineer - Full Scop Poly:

• Salary Range: $200,000 - 270,000 depending on experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave (as required by law), and Holidays.

This job opens for applications on 2/14/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Network Engineer, Network Performance, Full Scope Poly, Traffic Analysis, Packet Analysis, STIG, POAM, Data Analytics, Scripting, Python, Bash, PowerShell, Infrastructure Performance, Troubleshooting, Network Latency, Enterprise Networking, Cybersecurity Compliance, Network Diagnostics, Automation, Network Visibility, Root Cause Analysis

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