Network Systems Engineer

Grid-Networks; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Grid Networks in Reston, VA is seeking a Network and Linux Systems engineer to join a small Infrastructure team. You will design, deploy, and support Linux services, network devices, virtualization, and automation across enterprise-scale environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with Cisco/Juniper/Fortigate gear, Ubuntu/Debian/RHEL servers, and open-source tools like Apache, NGINX, Postgres, and OpenVPN. Collaborative problem solving and clear documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deploy, and maintain a wide variety of Linux-based services.
• Support and enhance the organization’s 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.

Skills

3+ years networking

Enterprise networking devices

Linux servers (Ubuntu/Debian/RHEL)

Open-source stack (Apache, NGINX, Post

Communication & collaboration

Tools

Ansible

AWX

Git

Foreman

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenBSD/FreeBSD

PFW/ Firewalling

Job description

Job 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 you’ll do:

• Plan, deploy, and maintain a wide variety of Linux-based services
• Support and enhance the organization’s 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.

You’ll be a great fit if you meet the following:

• 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

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.

GRID Networks is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at GRID Networks are based on an individual’s capabilities and qualifications. All qualified applicants and employees receive consideration for employment, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.