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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network and Linux Systems engineer - **Company:** GRID Networks LLC - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Proxmox, Apache HTTP Server, Ubuntu (Operating System), Computer Networks, System Configuration, Debian Linux, Linux, FreeBSD, Monitoring of Systems, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Internet Service Provider, PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, MariaDB, Nagios, Network Architecture, Routing, Nginx, Open Source Technology, OpenVPN, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Prometheus, Virtualization Technology, Wireless Networks, Zabbix, Okta, Juniper, Git, Kubernetes, Iptables, PfSense, Fortinet, OpenBSD, Cisco, Docker, Vmware - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/bb7649e1-d5f6-4995-9b07-60257ce895d6/network-systems-engineer ## About the Role * 3+ years in network engineering, systems, or related infrastructure roles. * Experience configuring, maintaining, and supporting Cisco, Juniper, Fortigate, and other enterprise network devices * Experience managing Linux servers running Ubuntu, Debian, and RHEL * Experience configuring and maintaining common open-source tools and software such as Apache, NGINX, Postgres, MariaDB, IPA/IDM, KeyCloak, IPTables, pfSense, Wireguard, IPSec, and OpenVPN * Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complicated technical concepts to people with less or different technical backgrounds * Attention to detail in task execution and documentation * Comfortable working collaboratively with other teams * Able to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively * Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs (servers and switches) It would be even better if you have experience * Experience ordering and managing data circuits from Telcos and ISPs * Working with OpenBSD, FreeBSD, and Packet Filter (PF) * Configuring and managing Quagga and Free Range Routing (FRR) Experience creating and configuring automation with Ansible, AWX, Git, and Foreman * Building and configuring software-defined phone systems such as Asterisk or Freeswitch * Building and configuring monitoring systems like Prometheus, Nagios, or Zabbix * Building and configuring ELK systems * Working directly with VMWare, ProxMox, Docker, Kubernetes and similar systems * Familiarity with core mobile networking terms and technologies ## Description Grid Networks is looking for an experienced Network and Linux Systems engineer to join a small and friendly group of Infrastructure engineers with varied backgrounds and skillsets. Infrastructure engineers all work on a variety of technologies. Our team is small, and every engineer contributes across multiple areas, influencing technical direction and participating throughout the full lifecycle of infrastructure projects. We design, build, and implement systems supporting hardware designers, software developers, mobile networks, and the customer-facing systems that bring them together. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starting and hands-on engineer who enjoys working with enterprise network infrastructure as well as building and supporting Linux-based systems, virtualization, and automation. If you loathe silos and pigeonholes, as well as enjoy a variety of tasks and technologies to fiddle with, you may be happy here. This is an on-site position at our office in Reston/Herndon, VA. What youll do: * Plan, deploy, and maintain a wide variety of Linux-based services * Support and enhance the organizations network infrastructure * Contribute to Linux systems engineering and administration * Participate in the full lifecycle of a variety of infrastructure initiatives * Work with software developers, hardware and electrical engineers, and mobile networking engineers to develop and provide products and services. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Open Source Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/883-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-open-source-technologies) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [How I saved 200K/yr in direct costs writing 0 code lines in K8s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1055-how-i-saved-200k-yr-in-direct-costs-writing-0-code-lines-in-k8s) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers)