Senior Network Architect & Automation Leader

Piper Companies

Fort Meade (FL)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 190,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Sr. Network Engineer to support a growing client in Fort Meade, MD.

This on-site role demands an experienced professional fluent in enterprise networking, automation, architecture design, and client-facing consulting within mission-critical environments. The engineer will design scalable network infrastructure, act as a trusted advisor, and drive automation initiatives using Python and Ansible while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with cross-functional

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance.
8+ years of professional network engineering experience.
Hands-on automation experience with Python and Ansible.
Proven background in network architecture and client consulting.

Responsibilities

Design and architect enterprise-scale network infrastructure for government environments.
Provide strategic recommendations and roadmaps for network modernization to clients.
Develop and implement network automation using Python, Ansible, and IaC tools.
Lead troubleshooting and optimization across routing, switching, data center, and network services.
Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams to drive technical excellence.