Network Administrator - United States - 35681 - Maximus

General information

Job Posting Title

Network Administrator

Date

Monday, January 26, 2026

City

Morrisville

State

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

This position is an experienced Network Engineer supporting a contract for a Federal research and health agency. This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of network or telecommunications components to drive network efficiency and availability

This is an on-site position that requires the ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS165, T3, Band 6

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Maintain network quality standards to achieve optimal levels of operation and service level agreement (SLA)/KPI targets.

- Tracks and monitors network traffic and performance to ensure minimal interruption to network transmission and/or network switches.

- Corrects network problems effectively and in a timely manner. Integrates initiatives, industrialization, and efficiencies to network facilities for improvements (i.e., enhancements, updates, upgrades, and new systems).

- Continuously revises procedures and uses tools to monitor network performance.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Experience with Cisco network infrastructure devices, specifically Cisco Catalyst 9200-series, 9400-series, NXOS 9k, FEX, and Firepower appliances 4k and 1k series

- Experience with automation and software defined network (SDN) capabilities

- Experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and MAC-based solutions

- Experience with Monitoring tools such as Cisco Catalyst Center and Solarwinds, Stealthwatch

- Public Trust clearance

Minimum Education requirement:

- University degree (BA/BS) in a closely related field (Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology)

Years of Required Work-Related Experience:

- Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience as a network engineer or administrator.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- Familiarity with automation and scripting languages such as Python or Ansible

- CCNA certification or higher – provide credential number and expiration date

- Familiarity with Cisco Telemetry broker, Stealthwatch, and ACI are an added strength

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Minimum Requirements

TCS165, T3, Band 6

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

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