Senior Network Engineer TS/SCI — Onsite Fort Meade

Piper Companies; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer with TS/SCI clearance to support a government/defense technology organization on-site in Fort Meade, MD.

The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure enterprise networks to support critical missions. Responsibilities include configuring routers/switches, firewalls, and VPNs while ensuring compliance with government security requirements and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• 7+ years of network engineering experience in enterprise or government environments.
• Strong Cisco networking and enterprise infrastructure experience.
• Experience with routing and switching protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Support network modernization and infrastructure enhancement projects.
• Configure and maintain routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs).
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and operations teams to support secure environments.
• Ensure compliance with government security requirements and best practices.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

7+ years experience

Cisco networking

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

STP

Network troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer – TS/SCI Clearance to support a leading government and defense technology organization on-site five days a week in Fort Meade, MD. The Sr. Network Engineer – TS/SCI Clearance will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing complex network infrastructures in a secure environment while supporting critical mission objectives. The Sr. Network Engineer - TS/SCI Clearance is ideal for an experienced network engineering professional with a strong background in enterprise networking, troubleshooting, and secure government environments.

Responsibilities of the Sr. Network Engineer – TS/SCI Clearance:

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and related technologies.
• Support network modernization, upgrades, and infrastructure enhancement projects.
• Configure and maintain routing and switching protocols, including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and related technologies.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems engineering, and operations teams to support secure network environments.
• Ensure compliance with government security requirements and industry best practices.

Qualifications of the Sr. Network Engineer – TS/SCI Clearance:

• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• 7+ years of experience in network engineering within enterprise or government environments.
• Strong experience with Cisco networking technologies and enterprise network infrastructure.
• Knowledge of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and STP.
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, network monitoring, and troubleshooting tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Compensation for the Sr. Network Engineer - TS/SCI Clearance includes:

• Salary range: $160,000- $215,000
• 100% onsite in Fort Meade, MD, five days per week.
• Estimated 40 hours per week.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), sick leave as required by law, and PTO.

This job opens for applications on 10/14/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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