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# Network Engineer (Cisco & Extreme | FISMA

- **Company:** Intuitive Machines
- **Location:** Greenbelt, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco IOS, Software Documentation, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Segmentation, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Remote Access Technology, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Virtual Local Area Networks, Computer Network Operations, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Firewalls (Computer Science), Restful APIs, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c5a90d84d5fe1be0

## About the Role

* 9+ years of professional experience as a Network Engineer in enterprise or federal environments.
 * Expertise with Cisco IOS/XE and ExtremeXOS or Extreme Fabric solutions.
 * Proven experience deploying and supporting 10 Gb (or faster) backbone links.
 * Strong understanding of Layer 3/4 routing and switching, VLANs, ACLs, QoS, and network segmentation.
 * Experience working in FISMA High or comparable regulated environments (DoD, NASA, DHS, etc.).
 * Familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, and security compliance frameworks.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain required clearances., * Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent).
 * Extreme Networks certifications (ENSA, ENSD, etc.).
 * Experience with network automation (Python, Ansible, REST APIs).
 * Knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN technologies, and Zero Trust architecture.

## Description

The Network Engineer to design, implement, secure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure supporting mission-critical systems in a FISMA High environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on expertise with both Cisco and Extreme Networks Layer 3/4 switching platforms, high-speed backbone connectivity, and security-driven network operations., * Design, configure, and maintain Cisco and Extreme Layer 3/4 switches in a high-availability environment.

 * Deploy and manage 10 Gb (and higher) uplinks, redundant paths, and resilient architectures.
 * Ensure all network systems comply with FISMA High controls, documentation standards, and auditing requirements.
 * Implement secure VLAN architectures, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and access-control mechanisms.
 * Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize throughput and reliability.
 * Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure continuous compliance with federal security standards (NIST 800-53, RMF).
 * Maintain configuration baselines, diagrams, and change-control documentation.
 * Participate in incident response, root-cause analysis, and after-action reviews.