Network Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a Network Engineer who will enhance the cybersecurity posture through advanced traffic analysis and optimization. The network engineer will be onsite located in Oakton, VA. For this opportunity, the right individual must be able to obtain or maintain a security clearance.

Requirements for the Network Engineer include:

-       Analyze PCAP data to identify threats, anomalies, and performance issues. 

-       Optimize monitoring tools (ExtraHop, SolarWinds, Splunk) for full visibility.

-       Conduct protocol-level analysis (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SMTP, TLS, VPN).

-       Tune alerts, dashboards, and data feeds based on traffic sources.

-       Develop technical and non-technical reports with actionable insights.

-       Document troubleshooting procedures (e.g., MTU/fragmentation).

-       Assist in configuring Cisco products for enhanced monitoring.

-       Mentor junior engineers and analysts on traffic analysis techniques.

-       Deliver monthly reports, optimized tool configurations, and knowledge transfer sessions.

Qualifications for the Network Engineer include: 

-       5+ years of experience in network monitoring, traffic analysis, or cybersecurity.

-       Strong experience with ExtraHop, SolarWinds, and Splunk.

-       Deep understanding of network protocols and packet analysis.

-       Experience mentoring junior engineers or analysts.

-       Excellent documentation and reporting skills.

-       Familiarity with Cisco network products and configurations.

-       Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field.

Compensation for the Network Engineer includes:

-       Salary range: $140,000 - $200,000

-       Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, holidays, and sick leave as required by law.

Keywords: Network monitoring engineer, network analysis, cybersecurity, threat detection, anomaly detection, DARPA, extrahop, solarwinds, splunk, PCAP analysis, network traffic analysis, protocol analysis, deep packet inspection, DPI, monitoring dashboards, alert tuning, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, SMTP, TLS< VPN, MTU, fragmentation, network enclaves, baseline profiling, mentorship, knowledge transfer, troubleshooting procedures

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This job is open for applications on 9/15/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date