Network Engineer

MAXISIQ, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

MAXISIQ, Inc. is seeking a Network Engineer to design, build, and maintain customer infrastructure in a mission-focused team.

You will work across the full networking lifecycle, gain extensive cloud networking experience, and contribute to rapid prototyping and secure solutions for clients who rely on cutting-edge capabilities. The role involves on-prem and cloud networking, IPSec, firewall management with Juniper SRX and Cisco ASA, and on-call duty.

Qualifications

• CCNP or JNCIP level routing/switching expertise.
• Proficient in BGP and OSPF routing protocols.
• Extensive experience configuring and maintaining firewalls.
• Experience designing and maintaining large networks with break-fix and updates.
• Cloud networking experience in AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork.
• Ability to travel up to 5% CONUS/OCONOS.
• Active TS/SCI with Full Poly clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement routing and switching network solutions in on-prem environments.
• Design and implement cloud native networking in cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network outages and performance issues.
• Provide secure solutions for both on-prem and cloud infrastructure.
• Build and maintain firewall rulesets and zone-based controls (Juniper SRX, Cisco ASA).
• Design, build, and troubleshoot IPSec solutions.
• Monitor the network health and availability using Prometheus and Grafana.
• Communicate clearly to the team, leadership, and stakeholders and document solutions.

Skills

CCNP/JNCIP

BGP

OSPF

Firewalls

Cloud networking

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Juniper SRX

Cisco ASA

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

• Compensation: USD 175,000 - USD 220,000 - yearly

Company Description

At MAXISIQ, curious minds tackle real-world cyber 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.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a Network Engineer. They will be a part of a mission focused fast‑paced team that designs, builds, and maintains customer infrastructure. The ideal candidate is one that is creative, motivated, and enjoys working across the whole networking lifecycle. The individual will gain extensive experience with networking engineering in the major cloud providers along with traditional on‑premises networking. The team builds unique and non‑traditional networking solutions to rapidly meet our client’s needs. The role also providers O&M for the network solutions so the candidate network engineer will need to support periodic on‑call duty.

• Design and implement routing and switching network solutions in on‑premises environments
• Design and implement cloud native networking capabilities in cloud service providers such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Troubleshoot and resolve network outages and performance issues
• Provide secure solutions for both on‑premises and cloud infrastructure
• Build and maintain complex firewall rulesets and zone‑based controls in vendor platforms such as Juniper SRX and the Cisco ASA
• Design, build, and troubleshoot IPSec solutions
• Montior the network health and availability status using network management capabilities such as Prometheus and Grafana
• Communicate clearly to the team, leadership, and stakeholders and provide thorough documentation and drawings of solutions and issues.

Qualifications

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Strong routing and switching knowledge that is commensurate with professional networking certifications such as CCNP or JNCIP.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols to include BGP and OSPF
• Significant experience with configuring and maintaining firewalls
• Substantial experience with producing network designs and the maintenance of networks that include activities such as break-fix and software updates
• Demonstrated experience with cloud networking in at least one of the major cloud providers. (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and develop practical solutions
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to describe complex systems and applications to other team members, senior management, and customers
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills and the ability to offer creative solutions while still able to converge on the best solution within the team
• Significant experience troubleshooting issues related to cloud, networking infrastructure, security, IPSec and the ability to provide timely solutions to resolution
• Must be able to verify and maintain an active TS/SCI w Full Poly security clearance.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
• Must be willing to travel up to 5% (both CONUS and OCONOS).

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #CJ

At MAXISIQ, inclusion drives innovation. We are committed to creating a diverse and equitable workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employmentincluding Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.