Network Performance Engineer - Scope Poly Security Clearance

Position: Network Performance Engineer - Full Scope Poly with Security Clearance
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 (Net Flow, sFlow, jFlow), exporting network data, and correlating multiple data sources for diagnostics.
* Skilled with scripting/automation (Python, Bash, Power Shell 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 Scope Poly:
* Salary Range: $200, 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 2/16/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.  #LI-BR1 #LI-ON SITE