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Scimitar Inc.

Senior Principal

$190K - $250K/yr

SR PRINCIPAL - **About Us** At Scimitar, we are a boutique consulting firm that partners with clients to deliver strategic insights and innovative solutions. Our work doesn't stop at developing ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for sr principal in the United States is $109,393.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Sr Principal vs Lead Engineer?

AspectSr PrincipalLead Engineer
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees, extensive experience, industry certificationsEngineering degrees, relevant certifications, some experience
Work EnvironmentStrategic roles, cross-functional teams, high-level project oversightTechnical project execution, team leadership, hands-on engineering
Employer & Industry UsageLarge corporations, tech firms, R&D divisionsEngineering firms, tech companies, manufacturing

The Sr Principal typically focuses on strategic, high-level responsibilities with extensive experience and advanced credentials, often working across departments. Lead Engineers are more involved in technical leadership and project execution, requiring strong engineering skills and some leadership experience. Both roles are vital in tech and engineering industries but differ mainly in scope and seniority.

What does a senior principal do?

A senior principal is a high-level professional responsible for leading strategic initiatives, managing teams, and providing expert guidance within an organization. They often oversee complex projects, develop long-term plans, and collaborate with executive leadership to drive business goals. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and industry knowledge are essential for this role.
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Infographic showing various Sr Principal job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $109,393 per year, or $52.6 per hour.

Senior Principal Network Engineer with Security Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions, LLC

Newington, VA • On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Principal Network Engineer to support a federal defense program focused on national security, mission-critical communications, and critical infrastructure protection. This position is on-site in Newington, VA. The Senior Principal Network Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex network environments supporting high-priority government operations. Responsibilities for the Senior Principal Network Engineer include: * Design and architect scalable, secure voice, video, wireless, and data communication networks in collaboration with engineering, security, cloud, and operations teams.
* Develop high-level and low-level network designs (HLDs/LLDs) and support the deployment and integration of enterprise and data center networking solutions.
* Troubleshoot complex network issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement performance, reliability, and security improvements.
* Act as a trusted technical advisor by translating mission requirements into scalable network architectures and strategic solutions.
* Utilize advanced routing, switching, security, and automation technologies to optimize and modernize network infrastructure. Required Qualifications for the Senior Principal Network Engineer include: * 8+ years of experience in network engineering, network architecture, or complex enterprise networking environments.
* Strong expertise with routing and switching technologies including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, and EVPN.
* Hands-on experience with Cisco technologies including Catalyst, Nexus, ACI, Next-Generation Firewalls, and enterprise LAN/WAN environments.
* Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, and NetFlow.
* Strong communication, presentation, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
* Active TS/SCI clearance required with eligibility for Special Access Program (SAP) approval. Compensation for the Senior Principal Network Engineer include: Salary Range: $160,000 - $180,000 depending on experience Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law. #LI-MC1 #LI-ONSITE SEO Keywords: Senior Principal Network Engineer, Principal Network Engineer, Network Architect, Network Engineering, Network Design, Enterprise Networking, Data Center Networking, Cisco Network Engineer, Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Nexus, Cisco ACI, Cisco NGFW, LAN/WAN Engineer, Routing and Switching, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN, Network Security, TS/SCI Clearance, SAP Clearance, Cleared Network Engineer, Defense Contractor, Federal Government, Mission Critical Systems, Critical Infrastructure, Network Automation, Python, Ansible, Terraform, AWS Networking, Azure Networking, Cloud Networking, SolarWinds, NetFlow, Wireshark, Cisco ISE, Cisco Intersight, Newington VA Jobs, Virginia Cleared Jobs.

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