Senior Network Architect: Enterprise Net & Automation Lead

ZP Group; Fort Meade (FL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental

PTO and paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

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

The role sits onsite five days per week and focuses on enterprise networking, automation, architecture design, and client-facing consulting in mission-critical environments. Responsibilities include designing and architecting enterprise-scale network infrastructure, advising stakeholders on roadmaps and best practices, developing network automation with Python and Ansible, and leading

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 8+ years of professional network engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with automation technologies including Python and Ansible.
• Proven background in network architecture, infrastructure design, client consulting, and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise-scale network infrastructure solutions supporting government environments.
• Advise client stakeholders with strategic recommendations, roadmaps, and best practices for network modernization.
• Develop and implement network automation using Python, Ansible, and other infrastructure-as-code technologies.
• Lead troubleshooting and optimization across routing, switching, data center, and network services environments.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence.

Skills

Python

Ansible

Network architecture

Client consulting

Tools

Automation tools

Job description

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

The role sits onsite five days per week and focuses on enterprise networking, automation, architecture design, and client-facing consulting in mission-critical environments. Responsibilities include designing and architecting enterprise-scale network infrastructure, advising stakeholders on roadmaps and best practices, developing network automation with Python and Ansible, and leading