Senior Linux Engineer

Location: Reston, VA, us

Company Description

At MAXISIQ, curious minds tackle real-world 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

MAXISIQ has an immediate opening for a Senior Linux Engineer with expertise in network design, architectures, and operations to work as part of a collaborative, multidiscipline team in support of the US Government providing expertise in the field of network engineering. 

What you will be doing:

• Designing and implementing an integrated Linux and network infrastructure to support unique mission.
• Conveying technical designs, ideas and results to non-technical audiences and providing briefings to government personnel.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance. An active Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) is strongly preferred.
• Ten (10) years of related experience.
• Must have knowledge of Linux virtual networking: bridges, bonds, veths, socat, network namespaces.
• Must have knowledge of Linux scripting: Ansible, Puppet, BASH or python.
• Must have knowledge of Cisco Switches: VLANs, vPC, port-channels.
• Must have knowledge of Cisco Routers: basic routing, preferred knowledge of EIGRP and IPSEC
• Knowledge of NFS and NetApp file servers
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analysis and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within small and large groups
• Capable of preparing and presenting briefings 
• Experience with Microsoft Office product line, including Microsoft Access
• Travel may apply (up to 10%); subject to needs of the business

Additional Information

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. 

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