Senior Network Engineer

IonQ•College Park, MD

8h•$110,336 - $144,459•Hybrid

About The Position

As IonQ grows, we are building manufacturing facilities and quantum datacenters around the globe. We are looking for several Senior Systems and Network Engineers to support the deployment, integration, and operation of our networking and infrastructure systems, enabling cutting-edge research, distributed engineering, and delivery of the world’s best quantum computers to our customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
6+ years of progressive network engineering experience
Experience working with network designs and implementing them in production environments, combined with a strong hands-on mindset
Deep experience with firewall and security platforms (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, etc.)
Proven experience designing and supporting high-availability and disaster recovery solutions
Strong experience with network monitoring, logging, and performance analysis tools

Nice To Haves

7+ years of experience in network and infrastructure engineering
Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent
Experience with cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid environments
Knowledge of SD-WAN, SASE, and zero-trust architectures
Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
Familiarity with load balancing technologies (F5, Netscaler, etc.)
Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or multi-site environments
Experience with CI/CD workflows and automation

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure network solutions (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless)
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, collaborating with engineers and research staff as needed
Support the deployment and operation of highly available and resilient international network environments
Oversee and optimize network performance, capacity planning, and reliability
Design and enforce network security strategies (firewalls, segmentation, zero trust, VPNs)
Drive network modernization initiatives including cloud networking and automation
Create and maintain detailed network diagrams, standards, and documentation
Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and vendors
Lead and participate in major incident response and root cause analysis
Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and security policies