Sr. Network Engineer- Secret

Zachary Piper Solutions; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Dental

PTO

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer-Secret for a Cloud and Technology organization in Fort Meade, MD. The role delivers end-to-end, optimized networking and architecture solutions for public sector IT initiatives.

Onsite presence at Fort Meade is required. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in a related field and 8+ years of enterprise networking experience, with TS/SCI preferred. Proven Cisco expertise and strong automation skills are expected to lead complex programs and mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field (or equivalent).
• 8+ years of enterprise networking, architecture, and engineering experience; TS/SCI clearance preferred.
• Onsite work five days per week at Fort Meade, MD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer delivery engagements for large-scale networking and infrastructure environments.
• Consult with customers and partners to design and support Cisco technologies and services.
• Serve as trusted advisor across routing, switching, data center, security, and cloud technologies.

Skills

Cisco Networking

Routing & Switching

Data Center

SD-WAN

Automation & Scripting

Python

Ansible

DevOps practices

Leadership & mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Cisco IOS-XE

Cisco IOS-XR

NX-OS

Linux

Windows Server

Docker

GitHub

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Piper Companies is hiring a Sr. Network Engineer-Secret for a Cloud and Technology company located in Fort Meade, MD. The Sr. Network Engineer-Secret delivers innovative, end to end, optimized networking and architecture solutions to public sector IT leaders who are accelerating their mission by transforming their IT. The Sr. Network Engineer-Secret role is an onsite position located in Fort Meade, MD.

Responsibilities of the Sr. Network Engineer-Secret Include:

• Lead customer delivery engagements and provide senior-level escalation support for large‑scale, complex networking and infrastructure environments, leveraging deep technical expertise to resolve critical issues, drive successful outcomes, and support Department of Defense (DoD) and other public sector customers.
• Consult with customers, partners, and Cisco stakeholders to plan, design, implement, integrate, optimize, and support Cisco technologies and services; translate business and mission requirements into scalable architecture solutions that accelerate customer objectives and technology transformation initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor and recognized subject matter expert across routing, switching, data center, security, automation, and cloud‑integrated technologies, influencing solution architectures, driving technology transitions, and ensuring alignment with industry best practices and customer goals.
• Lead the analysis, troubleshooting, simulation, validation, and resolution of highly complex network and infrastructure challenges; collaborate closely with engineering teams to identify product serviceability issues, develop innovative solutions, and drive resolution of critical customer‑impacting incidents.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, Cisco leadership, engineering, and partner organizations to achieve strategic objectives; effectively communicate complex technical concepts to executive and senior leadership audiences while earning trust and influencing key decisions across organizational boundaries.
• Create, contribute to, and disseminate technical documentation, knowledge transfer materials, intellectual capital, and best practices; mentor and develop engineers, provide technical leadership, foster a culture of continuous learning, and strengthen organizational capabilities across advanced networking technologies.
• Independently lead projects, initiatives, and cross‑functional programs with broad organizational impact; proactively identify risks, exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations, drive innovation, support customer problem resolution, and deliver measurable operational, program, and service improvements while serving as a steward of organizational culture and customer success.

Qualifications of the Sr. Network Engineer‑Secret include:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience) with 8+ years of enterprise networking, network architecture, and engineering experience supporting large‑scale environments; active TS/SCI clearance and ability to work onsite five days per week at Fort Meade, MD preferred.
• Advanced expertise in Cisco networking technologies, including Routing & Switching, Data Center, Catalyst Center, SD‑WAN, UCS, and Nutanix, with CCIE Routing & Switching preferred; CCNP Data Center certification considered. Proven experience designing and implementing complex enterprise network architectures and providing strategic consulting as a trusted advisor.
• Strong knowledge of network security, zero‑trust architectures, firewall policy management, and high‑availability configurations, ensuring secure, resilient, and low‑latency delivery of voice, video, messaging, and mission‑critical business services across hybrid and cloud‑integrated environments.
• Hands‑on experience with network automation and programmability, leveraging APIs, Python, Ansible, and orchestration platforms to automate network operations, improve deployment efficiency, reduce manual configuration tasks, and support software‑defined networking initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams consisting of Cisco, customer, and partner stakeholders through the analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex routing, switching, and data center challenges; experienced in mentoring engineers and driving successful outcomes across enterprise‑level accounts and large‑scale transformation projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in lifecycle management and DevOps practices, including Cisco IOS‑XE, IOS‑XR, and NX‑OS firmware upgrades, Linux and Windows Server administration, Docker containerization, GitHub version control, CI/CD pipelines, and maintaining highly available, stable production environments.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and consultative skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts, influence senior leadership, proactively manage crises, anticipate risks, present architectural recommendations, foster customer satisfaction and retention, and articulate a strategic vision that drives organizational change and business value.

Compensation for the Sr. Network Engineer‑Secret include:

• $180,000-$195,000
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law

Keywords: network engineer, Sr. Engineer, network architecture engineer

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This job opens for applications on 8/21/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.