Senior Network Administrator - Onsite, Secret Clearance

Maximus; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Network Administrator to support a federal client with mission-critical systems at our Annapolis Junction, MD location. You will manage and secure the network, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure performance and reliability of infrastructure.

The role requires active Secret clearance and US citizenship, with onsite work and potential on-call duties. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams to deliver robust network services.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of experience as a Network Administrator or related role.
• Experience in network configuration and monitoring.
• Experience with firewall configuration (Palo Alto, Juniper, etc.).
• Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds and NetCool.
• Ability to move through office and data center environments; lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must reside within commutable distance for daily onsite work and on-call requirements.
• Willingness to participate in a rotational on-call schedule for 24x7x365 uptime.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN concentrators.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize throughput and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues using firewall logs and monitoring tools; collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct capacity planning and bandwidth management to support growth.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate network infrastructure with cloud services and storage.
• Stay updated on networking technologies and recommend best practices.

Skills

Network configuration

Network monitoring

Firewall configuration

Tools

SolarWinds

NetCool

Palo Alto

Juniper

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Network Administrator to support a federal client with mission-critical systems at our Annapolis Junction, MD location. You will manage and secure the network, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure performance and reliability of infrastructure.

The role requires active Secret clearance and US citizenship, with onsite work and potential on-call duties. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams to deliver robust network services.