Network Monitoring Engineer

Maximus; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Network Monitoring Engineer to support a federal client with mission-critical systems. The role focuses on maintaining network infrastructure, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring performance, availability, and security.

This onsite position requires a secret clearance, works five days a week, and involves cross-functional collaboration with cloud services, storage, and IT components.

Qualifications

• Seven (7)+ years of experience in a Network Monitoring role or related field.
• U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship as required for federal postings.
• Candidates must reside within commutable distance.
• Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs.
• Experience with the listed Cisco/Avaya/F5/KEMP/Juniper/Extreme/IBM/SolarWinds technologies.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize throughput and reliability.
• Troubleshoot network issues using firewall logs and packet captures; collaborate with teams.
• Conduct capacity planning and bandwidth management for growth.
• Integrate network infrastructure with cloud services and storage systems.
• Maintain network configuration and troubleshooting documentation.
• Manage, monitor, and secure networks and tenant segments across transports.

Skills

Network monitoring

Troubleshooting

Security compliance

Documentation

On-call support

Tools

Cisco ASA

Cisco FirePOWER

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco Nexus

Avaya PoE Switches

F5 LTM/GTM

KEMP load balancers

Juniper SRX

Extreme Network IPS

Raritan Console Server

Avocent KVM

RedSeal

SafeNet

IBM DataPower XML Firewall

SolarWinds NPM/SAM/IPAM/Netflow

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Network Monitoring Engineer to provide expertise to a federal client in support of their mission critical systems in defense of our Homeland.

As a Network Monitoring Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining our organization's network infrastructure. Your role will involve troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring the performance, availability, and security of our network systems.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS165, T3, Band 6

This position is an onsite role, 5 days a week and requires a secret clearance.

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Configure and maintain network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN concentrators.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure optimal throughput and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues using firewall logs, switch packet capture tools; engaging with cross-functional teams to leverage support and collaboration when necessary
• Conduct network capacity planning and bandwidth management to accommodate future growth and changing business needs.
• Collaborate with other teams to integrate network infrastructure with cloud services, storage systems, and other IT components.
• Maintain documentation related to network configurations, diagrams, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Managing, monitoring, maintaining, and securing networks and tenant network segments that integrate the transport of networks and data.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

• Seven (7)+ years of experience in a Network Monitoring role or in a related field
• Due to federal requirements, all candidates must be US Citizens without Dual Citizenship to another country.
• Candidates must reside within a commutable distance.
• Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.
• Additional tasks to be assigned as needed.
• Four (4) or more years of experience in the following:
• Cisco ASA
• Cisco FirePOWER
• Cisco Catalyst
• Cisco Nexus
• Avaya PoE Switches
• F5 LTM and GTM load balancers
• KEMP load balancers
• Juniper SRX firewall
• Extreme Network IPS
• ION SAL Modem SA5610
• Raritan Secure Console Server
• Avocent KVM Switch
• RedSeal Appliance SYS-1027R-WRF4+
• SafeNet 7000
• Avaya Media Gateway G450
• IBM DataPower XML Firewall
• SolarWinds - NPM, SAM, IPAM, Netflow - IBM Netcool

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews—please contact People Operations at [e-mail].