Senior Network Engineer - 173723 - 174644 - 174775

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full comprehensive benefits: Health, V

Job summary

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

The role sits onsite 5 days per week and targets seasoned infrastructure professionals with expertise in enterprise networking, automation, architecture design, and client-facing consulting within mission-critical environments. Responsibilities include designing enterprise-scale networks, providing strategic guidance, developing automation with Python and Ansible, leading troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise-scale network infrastructure solutions for government environments and evolving mission requirements.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to client stakeholders with strategic recommendations and roadmaps for network modernization.
• Develop and implement network automation using Python, Ansible, and other infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Lead troubleshooting and optimization across routing, switching, data center, and network services to ensure reliability and performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence and project success.

Skills

Python

Ansible

Network automation

Network architecture

Client consulting

Leadership

Data center networking

Tools

Ansible

CCIE

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 include:

• 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 include:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• 8+ years of professional network engineering experience supporting enterprise-scale environments.
• 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 include:

• $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 09/25/2026. 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