Linux Engineer

MAXISIQ, Inc.
Reston, VA, United States
20 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Access Bash Shell Cisco Routers Linux Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol File Server Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC) Python (Programming Language) Microsoft Office NetApp Applications Network Architecture Network Planning and Design
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Routing Ansible Virtual Local Area Networks Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Puppet Cisco Switches

Job description

MAXISIQ has an immediate opening for a Senior Linux Engineer with expertise in network design, architectures, and operations to work as part of a collaborative, multidiscipline team in support of the US Government providing expertise in the field of network engineering.

What you will be doing:

  • Designing and implementing an integrated Linux and network infrastructure to support unique mission.
  • Conveying technical designs, ideas and results to non-technical audiences and providing briefings to government personnel.

Requirements

  • Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance. An active Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) is strongly preferred.
  • Ten (10) years of related experience.
  • Must have knowledge of Linux virtual networking: bridges, bonds, veths, socat, network namespaces.
  • Must have knowledge of Linux scripting: Ansible, Puppet, BASH or python.
  • Must have knowledge of Cisco Switches: VLANs, vPC, port-channels.
  • Must have knowledge of Cisco Routers: basic routing, preferred knowledge of EIGRP and IPSEC
  • Knowledge of NFS and NetApp file servers
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent analysis and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as within small and large groups
  • Capable of preparing and presenting briefings
  • Experience with Microsoft Office product line, including Microsoft Access
  • Travel may apply (up to 10%); subject to needs of the business

About the company

At MAXISIQ, curious minds tackle real-world challenges that matter. Teams develop, test, and secure advanced technology powering today’s and tomorrow’s missions. We experiment with the latest tools, prototype new solutions, and see projects go from concept to action. You will apply technical expertise to projects requiring rapid prototyping, secure integration, and the development of actionable solutions for clients who depend on leading-edge capabilities. Creative problem-solving is encouraged, and growth happens through hands-on work across software, hardware, and network security. If you want to make an impact, solve complex technical puzzles, and help defend critical systems, this is a place where your skills matter and your ideas shape the future of technology.

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