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# Linux Engineer

- **Company:** MAXISIQ, Inc.
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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, Routing, Ansible, Virtual Local Area Networks, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Puppet, Cisco Switches
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4558fb1e-34ef-454d-aa4f-e9ec02fb7781

## About the Role

* 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

## 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.


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