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MAXISIQ, Inc.

Linux Admin/Test Engineer

Hanover, MD · On-site

Mission Overview As a Linux Admin/Test Engineer on our frontline operational team, you'll be ... contracts * Network Cisco configuration experience * Windows Active Directory * VMWare experience

MAXISIQ, Inc.

Linux Admin/Test Engineer

Hanover, MD · On-site

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Linux Admin/Test Engineer

MAXISIQ, Inc.

Hanover, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 hours ago

Job description

Company Description

Since 2006, MAXISIQ has advanced the state of Cyber RDT&E by bringing together industry expertise in software, hardware, communications and security, and leveraging decades of operational experience to deliver exceptional value to communities and the critical missions they support. MAXISIQ where we innovate, develop smarter solutions, technologies, services, and actionable capabilities for our clients- right when they need it most.

Job Description

Attention Cyber Warriors: Your Next Mission Awaits!

Are you a battle-hardened Linux engineer looking for your next challenge? Ready to continue defending our nation's digital frontlines in the civilian sector?  We're seeking a seasoned Linux Admin/Test Engineer to join our elite team in Hanover, Maryland where your work will directly contribute to achieving critical national cyber mission objectives, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact unlike any other program in this field.

Mission Overview

As a Linux Admin/Test Engineer on our frontline operational team, you'll be instrumental in performing Tier II and III testing, troubleshooting, and analyzing critical DoD Cyber operational systems. This isn't just another job - it's a chance to make a real difference in testing, improving, and evolving a mission critical cyber operations platform.

Benefits of Joining Our Ranks

  • Competitive salary commensurate with your cyber warfare experience
  • Employer-subsidized health insurance
  • 401k match to secure your future
  • Generous paid time off for R&R
  • Time off for volunteering missions
  • Health membership reimbursement to keep you in top form
  • Support for professional development and advanced training

Deployment Details

  • Full-time, onsite role in Hanover, Maryland
  • 24/7/365 on-call support required (because cyber threats never sleep)
  • Support bi-monthly after-hours Approved Service Interruptions (ASIs)

Ready to continue serving your country and push the boundaries of cyber operations? Join our team and help shape the future of digital defense. Apply now and let's secure the nation's cyberspace together!

Qualifications

Required Skillset

  • TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph (required)
  • 8570 IAM II/IAT II (Security+ , etc.) Certification
  • CompTIA Linux + Certification
  • 3+ years of executing command line Linux operations
  • 2+ years of experience with government contracts
  • Network Cisco configuration experience
  • Windows Active Directory
  • VMWare experience
  • Expertise integrating new and old technologies into existing network configurations and test beds
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
  • Proactive - independently identifies and resolves issues
  • Containers/Docker CLI
  • Systems/Network troubleshooting
Additional Information

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

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.

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