Senior Network Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

PTO

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to support a growing client in Fort Meade, MD. This onsite role demands seasoned expertise in enterprise networking, automation, architecture design, and client-facing consulting within mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities include designing infrastructure, advising on roadmaps, implementing automation, and leading technical initiatives while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 8+ years of professional network engineering experience.
• CCIE certification required; CCNP Data Center acceptable with strong enterprise networking.
• Hands-on network automation experience with Python and Ansible.
• Proven leadership in architecture design and client consulting.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise-scale network infrastructure.
• Advise clients with roadmaps and best practices for modernization.
• Develop and implement network automation solutions (Python, Ansible).
• Lead troubleshooting across routing, switching, data center, and services.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

Network Engineering

Python & Ansible

Network Architecture

Technical Leadership

Education

CCIE Certification

CCNP Data Center

Tools

Python

Ansible

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to support a growing client in Fort Meade, MD. The Sr. Network Engineer role requires you to sit onsite 5 days per week. The Sr. Network Engineer role is ideal for a seasoned infrastructure professional with expertise in enterprise networking, automation, architecture design, and client-facing consulting within mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities of the Sr. Network Engineer

• Design and architect enterprise-scale network infrastructure solutions supporting complex government environments and evolving mission requirements.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to client stakeholders by providing strategic recommendations, roadmaps, and best practices for network modernization efforts.
• Develop and implement network automation solutions utilizing tools such as Python, Ansible, and other infrastructure-as-code technologies.
• Lead troubleshooting and optimization initiatives across routing, switching, data center, and network services environments to ensure reliability and performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and successful project execution.

Requirements of the Sr. Network Engineer

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• 8+ years of professional network engineering experience supporting enterprise-scale environments.
• CCIE certification required; candidates with a CCNP Data Center certification and strong enterprise networking expertise will also be considered.
• Hands-on experience with automation technologies including Python, Ansible, or similar network automation tools.
• Proven background in network architecture, infrastructure design, client consulting, and technical leadership.

Compensation for the Sr. Network Engineer

• $160,000 - $190,000 annually
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.
• This job opens for applications on 08/07/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Sr. Network Engineer, Senior Network Engineer, TS/SCI, CCIE, CCNP Data Center, Network Architecture, Enterprise Networking, Network Automation, Python, Ansible, Routing, Switching, Data Center, Infrastructure Engineering, Fort Meade, Maryland, Network Consultant, Technical Lead

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