Full-Time

Senior Linux Engineer

MAXISIQ

MAXISIQ

51-200 employees

Federal networks, cyber, AI engineering

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Reston, VA, USA

In Person

Travel may be required up to 10%.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Bash
Microsoft Office
Python
Puppet
Computer Networking
Ansible
Linux/Unix

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Requirements
  • Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance.
  • Ten years of related experience is required.
  • Knowledge of Linux virtual networking, including bridges, bonds, veths, socat, and network namespaces.
  • Knowledge of Linux scripting using Ansible, Puppet, Bash, or Python.
  • Knowledge of Cisco switches, including VLANs, vPC, and port-channels.
  • Knowledge of Cisco routers, including basic routing; knowledge of EIGRP and IPsec is preferred.
  • Knowledge of NFS and NetApp file servers.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Access.
  • Ability to prepare and present briefings.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% as required by business needs.
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement an integrated Linux and network infrastructure to support the mission.
  • Convey technical designs, ideas, and results to non-technical audiences.
  • Provide briefings to government personnel.
Desired Qualifications
  • An active Full Scope Polygraph is strongly preferred.
  • Preferred knowledge of EIGRP and IPsec.

MAXISIQ is a government-focused engineering firm that provides services and solutions in global communications and networks, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, automation, and analytics for federal clients. It supports agencies with end-to-end engineering and integration—from requirements gathering and system design to implementation, testing, and operations—across secure communications, network modernization, AI-powered analytics pipelines, and automated workflows. Compared with competitors, MAXISIQ emphasizes long-standing experience (16+ years) with federal government programs, specialized domain expertise in mission-critical cyber and network systems, and a integrated delivery approach that covers consulting, engineering, integration, and operations. The company’s goal is to help federal agencies improve mission effectiveness and resilience by delivering secure, scalable communications infrastructure and data-driven automation and analytics.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lorton, Virginia

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • April 2026 AI launch matches DoD pressure for secure AI adoption.
  • The January 2026 SHIELD award expands pipeline across a $151 billion vehicle.
  • OASIS+ selection broadens entry into federal professional-services buying channels.

What critics are saying

  • MAXISIQ remains a services contractor; margins trail software peers.
  • The 2023 Ingressive divestiture removed cyber red-team capability and revenue.
  • If SHIELD and OASIS+ task orders stay thin, MAXISIQ remains a niche subcontractor.

What makes MAXISIQ unique

  • MAXISIQ won MDA SHIELD access and OASIS+ domains in 2025-2026.
  • Its April 2026 AI group sells FedRAMP-compliant, CMMC-aligned classified deployments.
  • It combines electronic warfare, software engineering, and enterprise IT for defense customers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Professional Development Budget

Company News

PR Newswire
Apr 24th, 2026
MAXISIQ launches AI consulting group for government and defence clients

MAXISIQ, a technology and professional services firm specialising in defence and government contracting, has launched a dedicated AI Consulting Services Group. The Herndon, Virginia-based company aims to help federal agencies, Department of Defense components and commercial enterprises deploy artificial intelligence solutions. The new group offers services including AI strategy development, machine learning, natural language processing, responsible AI governance, and workforce training. Solutions are designed for FedRAMP-compliant and CMMC-aligned environments, operable at various classification levels. MAXISIQ serves both government clients and regulated commercial industries including healthcare, financial services and critical infrastructure. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with total funding undisclosed. The launch responds to mounting pressure on defence and intelligence agencies to accelerate AI adoption whilst maintaining federal compliance standards.