Sr Network Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions; Fort Meade, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

401(k)

Onsite work

Job summary

Piper Companies in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to support a government-focused technology environment. The role leads architecture discussions, drives network automation, and supports mission-critical operations onsite five days a week.

Strong experience with enterprise networking and data center infrastructure is required. Requires TS/SCI clearance and 8+ years of networking experience; CCIE preferred.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise networking.
• CCIE preferred; CCNP Data Center considered.
• Strong experience with routing, switching, SD-WAN, data center, and security.
• Hands-on with Python, Ansible, APIs, Docker, GitHub, Linux and Windows Server.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize enterprise network and data center infrastructure.
• Lead troubleshooting for routing, switching, security, and performance.
• Advise stakeholders by translating requirements into scalable network solutions.
• Drive automation and operational efficiency using Python, Ansible, APIs, and tools.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate on modernization and migration projects.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Enterprise networking

Network architecture

Network security

Python automation

Ansible

APIs

Docker

GitHub

Linux

Windows Server

Education

CCIE preferred

CCNP Data Center considered

Tools

Python

Ansible

APIs

Docker

GitHub

Linux

Windows Server

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer in Fort Meade MD to support a leading government-focused technology environment responsible for maintaining and modernizing large-scale enterprise infrastructure. The Sr. Network Engineer will serve as a trusted technical advisor, leading architecture discussions, driving network automation initiatives, and supporting mission-critical operations within a highly secure environment. The Sr. Network Engineer will need to sit onsite 5 days a week in Fort Meade MD.

Responsibilities of the Sr. Network Engineer

• Design, implement, and optimize enterprise network and data center infrastructure supporting high-availability operations.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex routing, switching, security, and performance-related issues across large-scale environments.
• Serve as a technical advisor to stakeholders by translating business requirements into scalable network solutions.
• Drive automation and operational efficiency initiatives utilizing Python, Ansible, APIs, and infrastructure automation tools.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams on modernization, migration, and transformation projects.

Qualifications of the Sr. Network Engineer

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise-level networking environments.
• CCIE certification preferred; CCNP Data Center certification or equivalent advanced Cisco expertise will be considered.
• Strong experience with routing and switching, network architecture, SD-WAN, data center infrastructure, and network security.
• Hands-on experience with Python, Ansible, APIs, Docker, GitHub, Linux, and Windows Server administration.

Compensation for the Sr. Network Engineer includes

• Salary range: $170,000-$200,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO

This job opens for applications on 09/04/2026. 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, Cisco, Enterprise Networking, Routing, Switching, Network Architecture, SD-WAN, Catalyst Center, UCS, Nutanix, Python, Ansible, Automation, Network Security, Data Center, Fort Meade

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