Full-Time

Network Engineer

Posted on 3/15/2026

MAXISIQ

MAXISIQ

51-200 employees

Federal networks, cyber, AI engineering

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

McLean, VA, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (1)
Required Skills
TCP/IP
Network Monitoring
Juniper
Visio
Requirements
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
  • Demonstrated experience performing network engineering on Sponsor mission systems.
  • Demonstrated experience working with TCP IP protocol suite, IP subnet masking, and routing protocols.
  • Demonstrated experience working in Local Area Network Environments and Wide Area Network Transport environments.
  • Demonstrated experience designing, configuring, installing, and troubleshooting both routing and switching systems on Cisco and Juniper equipment.
  • Demonstrated experience with Routing Protocols to include OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
  • Demonstrated experience with Gateway Redundancy Protocols to include Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP).
  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Layer 2 and Layer 3 Virtual Private Networks across an MPLS network.
  • Demonstrated experience with network security such as firewalls and Access Control Lists (ACL).
  • Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Visio for network topology creation and modification.
  • Demonstrated experience monitoring networks and using analysis tools to identify performance issues.
  • Demonstrated experience repairing identified issues.
  • Obtained or currently hold Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Juniper Network Certified Internet Professional (JNCIP), or have equivalent experience in designing, implementing and managing multivendor LAN and WAN networks.
Responsibilities
  • Provide network engineering support for Sponsor mission systems in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
  • Identify and resolve network issues to achieve operational excellence.
  • Support work performed primarily in McLean, Virginia with some travel and variable work hours.
Desired Qualifications
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
  • Juniper Network Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE)
  • Information System Security Engineer Professional (ISSEP)
  • Optional Skills: Experience supporting the Sponsor's Authorization and Accreditation process

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DoD and federal agencies prioritize AI workforce development, expanding MAXISIQ's training addressable market.
  • Defense contractors urgently need CMMC-aligned, FedRAMP-compliant AI solutions MAXISIQ uniquely delivers.
  • Regulated industries seek auditable, responsible AI deployment standards MAXISIQ specializes in providing.

What critics are saying

  • Accenture Federal and Deloitte rapidly expand competing AI practices with larger resource pools.
  • DoD Chief AI Officer office reduces external consulting demand, shifting work to government teams.
  • Cleared personnel talent bottleneck prevents rapid scaling against competitors with existing cleared workforces.

What makes MAXISIQ unique

  • Operates in classified environments where commercial AI firms cannot access or deploy solutions.
  • Combines AI engineers, data scientists, and acquisition specialists addressing federal compliance gaps.
  • Serves dual markets: defense/government and regulated industries with single compliance expertise.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Professional Development Budget

INACTIVE