Sr Network Engineer - 173772 - 174657

Piper Companies; Fort Meade (FL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Piper Companies in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to support a government-focused tech environment, maintaining and modernizing large-scale enterprise infrastructure.

The role is onsite five days a week in Fort Meade, MD, serving as a trusted technical advisor, leading architecture discussions, and driving network automation initiatives. The ideal candidate has TS/SCI clearance, 8+ years of experience, CCIE preferred, strong routing/switching, SD-WAN, data center and security

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise networking.
• CCIE preferred; CCNP Data Center considered.
• Strong 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 supporting high-availability operations.
• Lead troubleshooting for routing, switching, security, and performance issues across large-scale environments.
• Translate business requirements into scalable network solutions for stakeholders.
• Drive automation and operational efficiency using Python, Ansible, APIs and related tools.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate on modernization and migration projects.

Skills

Mentor junior engineers

Network architecture

Automation mindset

Leadership

Education

CCIE certification

CCNP Data Center certification or equivalent

Tools

Python

Ansible

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 10/02/2026. 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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