Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to support a growing client in Fort Meade, MD. The Sr. Network Engineer role requires you to sit onsite 5 days per week. The Sr. Network Engineer role is ideal for a seasoned infrastructure professional with expertise in enterprise networking, automation, architecture design, and client-facing consulting within mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities of the Sr. Network Engineer include:

Design and architect enterprise-scale network infrastructure solutions supporting complex government environments and evolving mission requirements.
Act as a trusted technical advisor to client stakeholders by providing strategic recommendations, roadmaps, and best practices for network modernization efforts.
Develop and implement network automation solutions utilizing tools such as Python, Ansible, and other infrastructure-as-code technologies.
Lead troubleshooting and optimization initiatives across routing, switching, data center, and network services environments to ensure reliability and performance.
Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and successful project execution.

Requirements of the Sr. Network Engineer include:

Active TS/SCI Clearance.
8+ years of professional network engineering experience supporting enterprise-scale environments.
CCIE certification required; candidates with a CCNP Data Center certification and strong enterprise networking expertise will also be considered.
Hands-on experience with automation technologies including Python, Ansible, or similar network automation tools.
Proven background in network architecture, infrastructure design, client consulting, and technical leadership.

Compensation for the Sr. Network Engineer include:

$160,000 - $190,000 annually
Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.
This job opens for applications on 09/20/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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