Senior Route/Switch Network Engineer (TS/SCI) - Onsite

Piper Companies; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. Route/Switch Network Engineer to support a government services organization within the defense sector. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and onsite work at Fort Meade, MD.

You will design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure for mission-critical operations. Responsibilities include designing and supporting large-scale routing/switching, Cisco infrastructure, automation with Python, and collaboration with cybersecurity and systems

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance required.
• 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise routing and switching environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Experience developing automation and network management solutions using Python.
• Proficiency with GitHub for source control and collaborative development practices.
• Experience troubleshooting complex network issues in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Cisco certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, or equivalent are preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support large-scale enterprise routing and switching environments.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and associated technologies.
• Perform advanced network analysis and resolve complex connectivity, performance, and availability issues.
• Develop and maintain network automation scripts using Python to streamline operational processes and improve efficiency.
• Utilize GitHub for version control, code management, and collaboration on automation initiatives.
• Support network modernization efforts, technology refresh projects, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems engineering, and operations teams to ensure secure and reliable network services.
• Create and maintain network documentation, diagrams, standards, and operational procedures.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

GitHub

Python scripting

Cisco routing & switching

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. Route/Switch Network Engineer to support a government services organization within the defense sector. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and onsite work at Fort Meade, MD.

You will design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure for mission-critical operations. Responsibilities include designing and supporting large-scale routing/switching, Cisco infrastructure, automation with Python, and collaboration with cybersecurity and systems