Data Center Engineer (TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph)

Piper Companies is hiring a Data Center Engineer (TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph) to support a secure data center environment in the Reston, VA area. The ideal candidate for the Systems Engineer – TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph will have strong experience in Linux and Windows systems engineering and network administration, supporting large enterprise environments. The Data Center Engineer (TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph) role requires to work standard business hours in the SCIF Monday – Friday.

Responsibilities for the Data Center Engineer (TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph) include:

• Oversee, troubleshoot, and manage network activity for large enterprise customer data networks
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support customer project requests
• Provide high-level technical expertise for LAN and WAN environments
• Recommend improvements to network and systems performance, efficiency, and security
  
  

Requirements for the Data Center Engineer (TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph) include:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
• 3+ years of systems and network administration/engineering experience
• Strong experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Knowledge of key networking technologies and protocols including EIGRP, BGP, SD-WAN, and MPLS
• Experience with WAN, LAN, firewalls, and Cisco router/switch configuration
• Proficiency in both Linux and Windows environments
• Previous experience with VMware, including building and deploying virtual machines
  
  

Compensation for the Data Center Engineer (TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph):

• $125,000 – $200,000 annually
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and sick leave as required by law
  
  

Keywords: Systems Engineer, Linux Network Engineer, Network Administrator, RHEL, Linux, Windows, Cisco, ASA, Router, Switches

This job opens for applications on 12/28/2025. Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.