IonQ
quantum computing
SeniorNetworkEngineer
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“Senior Network Engineer at IonQ. Skills: Network Engineering, Network Security, Cloud Networking, Network Automation. Design, implement, and maintain network solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve network issues”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues; root cause analysis
Travel up to 25%, U.S. export control and government contract restrictions, Must be a U.S. Person or meet specific immigration requirements for export control
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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, Deep experience with firewall and security platforms, Proven experience designing and supporting high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, experience with network monitoring, logging, and performance analysis tools
Nice to Have
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
What You'll Do.
and maintain network solutions
Troubleshoot and resolve network issues
Support deployment and operation of international network environments
Oversee and optimize network performance
Design and enforce network security strategies
Drive network modernization initiatives
Create and maintain network diagrams
Evaluate and recommend new technologies
Lead incident response
Ensure compliance with policies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborating with engineers and research staff
Full Job Description
About IonQ: IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance. Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before. Location: This role will work onsite at our office located in Bothell, WA, College Park, MD, or Boulder, CO. We are open to hybrid and remote options for the right candidate. Travel: up to 25% Job ID: 1623 The Role: As we grow, 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. 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
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