Senior Linux Network Engineer, TS Clearance

MAXISIQ, Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MAXISIQ, Inc. seeks a Senior Linux Engineer to design and implement a secure Linux and network infrastructure for government missions in Reston, VA. The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidiscipline team and clear communication with government personnel.

You will present technical designs and briefings, applying expertise across Linux, Cisco, and scripting to deliver actionable solutions while maintaining high security standards.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance is required.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of Linux virtual networking (bridges, bonds, veths, socat, namespaces).
• Knowledge of Linux scripting (Ansible, Puppet, BASH or Python).
• Knowledge of Cisco Switches (VLANs, vPC, port-channels).
• Knowledge of Cisco Routers (basic routing; EIGRP/IPSEC preferred).
• Knowledge of NFS and NetApp file servers.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams; capable of presenting briefings.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an integrated Linux and network infrastructure to support the mission.
• Convey designs, ideas, and results to non-technical audiences; provide briefings to government personnel.

Skills

Linux networking

Scripting (BASH/Python)

Cisco networking

Cisco routing (EIGRP/IPSEC)

NFS/NetApp

Briefings

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Bash

Python

Microsoft Office

Job description

MAXISIQ, Inc. seeks a Senior Linux Engineer to design and implement a secure Linux and network infrastructure for government missions in Reston, VA. The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidiscipline team and clear communication with government personnel.

You will present technical designs and briefings, applying expertise across Linux, Cisco, and scripting to deliver actionable solutions while maintaining high security standards.