Network Engineer (Cisco & Extreme | FISMA

Intuitive Machines • Greenbelt, MD

4h • $110,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Intuitive Machines is seeking a Network Engineer for the JPSS program at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The role involves designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure that supports mission-critical systems in a FISMA High environment. The position calls for hands-on experience with Cisco and Extreme Networks Layer 3/4 switching platforms, high-speed backbone connectivity, and security-driven network operations.

Requirements

• 9 or more years of professional experience as a Network Engineer in enterprise or federal environments.
• Expertise with Cisco IOS/XE and ExtremeXOS or Extreme Fabric solutions.
• Experience deploying and supporting 10 Gb or faster backbone links.
• Strong understanding of Layer 3/4 routing and switching, VLANs, ACLs, QoS, and network segmentation.
• Experience working in FISMA High or comparable regulated environments, such as DoD, NASA, or DHS.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, and security compliance frameworks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required clearances.

Nice To Haves

• Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent.
• Extreme Networks certifications such as ENSA or ENSD.
• Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, or REST APIs.
• Knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN technologies, and Zero Trust architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain Cisco and Extreme Layer 3/4 switches in a high-availability environment.
• Deploy and manage 10 Gb and higher uplinks, redundant paths, and resilient network architectures.
• Ensure network systems comply with FISMA High controls, documentation standards, and auditing requirements.
• Implement secure VLAN architectures, routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP, and access-control mechanisms.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize throughput and reliability.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to support continuous compliance with federal security standards, including NIST 800-53 and RMF.
• Maintain configuration baselines, network diagrams, and change-control documentation.
• Participate in incident response, root-cause analysis, and after-action reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed