Senior Cisco Network Engineer (TS/SCI) - MPLS & SD-WAN

Piper Companies; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a TS/SCI Network Engineer to design, deploy, and manage network infrastructure at Ft. Meade, MD. The role requires deep Cisco routing/switching expertise and hands-on MPLS experience.

Responsibilities include architecting and troubleshooting advanced networks, with posture for travel and onsite work. The candidate must hold CCIE/CCNP or equivalent and have an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• CCIE/CCNP or equivalent advanced Route & Switch experience required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required for access to sensitive networks.
• Experience designing, deploying and troubleshooting MPLS/L2/L3 VPN, VRF Lite and MPLS-TE environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage network infrastructure for sensitive environments.
• Provide expert guidance on Cisco routing/switching architectures and interconnections.
• Lead troubleshooting and optimization of complex WAN/LAN and data center networks.

Skills

Cisco platforms

MPLS technologies

Routing protocols

Nexus experience

Education

CCIE/CCNP or advanced Route & Switch experience

Tools

Nexus switches

Job description

Piper Companies is searching for a TS/SCI Network Engineer to work for a leader in the technology space and reside in Ft. Meade, MD. The TS/SCI Network Engineer will Design, deploy, and manage network infrastructure.

Responsibilities of the Network Engineerinclude:

·Proven experience with Cisco platforms and advanced internetworking concepts.

·Deep understanding of MPLS technologies and routing protocols.

·Hands-on experience with Nexus is highly desirable.

Qualifications for the Network Engineerinclude:

·Must have CCIE/CCNP or advanced level Route and Switch experience.

·Architect and troubleshoot MPLS (L2/L3 VPN, VRF Lite, MPLS-TE) environments. Must have a Active TS/SCI

·Configure and maintain advanced routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS, and inter-AS routing.

Compensation for the Network Engineerincludes:

·Total compensation is $120,000 - $210,000 annually

·Comprehensive benefit: Medical, Dental, Vison, 401k, PTO, holidays, sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 9/20/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Senior Network Engineer, Cisco Routing and Switching, Datacenter Switching, IP Routing, Internetworking, MPLS, MPLS L2 VPN, MPLS L3 VPN, VRF Lite, MPLS-TE, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS, inter-AS routing, QoS, IPv6, IP SLAs, LAN Switching, RPVST+, MST, Multicast, PIM, DMVPN, GETVPN, NetFlow, PfR, SD-WAN, Cisco DNA Center, DNAC, Software-Defined Access, SDA, CCNP, CCIE, Network Design, Network Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, NYC, NJ, 30% Travel

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