Senior Network Architect – TS/SCI, Onsite Fort Meade

Zachary Piper, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer-Secret to deliver end-to-end, optimized networking solutions for DoD and public sector customers at Fort Meade, MD. The role requires senior-level expertise in Cisco technologies and on-site availability five days a week.

The candidate will lead engagements, provide architectural guidance, and mentor engineers while shaping secure, scalable, cloud-integrated networks across complex environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years enterprise networking experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; on-site Fort Meade, MD preferred.
• Advanced Cisco networking expertise: routing, switching, data center, security.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer delivery engagements and provide senior escalation support for large-scale networking environments with public sector DoD customers.
• Plan, design, implement, integrate, optimize Cisco technologies; translate mission requirements into scalable architectures.
• Serve as trusted advisor across routing, switching, data center, security, and cloud-integrated tech.
• Lead analysis, troubleshooting, simulation, validation of complex network challenges; drive resolutions with engineering teams.
• Build relationships with customers and leadership; communicate complex concepts to executives.
• Create and share technical documentation; mentor engineers and foster learning.
• Independently lead projects and cross-functional programs; identify risks and drive improvements.

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer-Secret to deliver end-to-end, optimized networking solutions for DoD and public sector customers at Fort Meade, MD. The role requires senior-level expertise in Cisco technologies and on-site availability five days a week.

The candidate will lead engagements, provide architectural guidance, and mentor engineers while shaping secure, scalable, cloud-integrated networks across complex environments.