Job#: 2064907
Job Description:
Apex Systems is seeking a Secret cleared or above Network Engineer to join our partner at Joint Base Andrews for a long-term contract position (fully funded thru 2029.)
This is a great opportunity to join a winning team with peace of mind for job security/stability!
Please see below for more details:
Description:
Design, implement, manage, and maintain enterprise grade network infrastructure. The candidate must be well versed with the advanced engineering and administration of multiprotocol devices, multilayer switches, network security devices and network management systems.
The position requires extensive hands-on experience with enterprise class networks coupled with some managerial and project management skills. This network consists of Cisco, F5 and networking devices. WAN connectivity is via IPSec and MPLS Infrastructure.
Overview:
Job Title: Network Engineer:
Job Type: Full-Time, W2, LTC
Location: Joint Base Andrews, MD
Clearance: Active Secret, can hold TS
Compensation: $68/hr, 11 paid federal holidays, sick leave accrual, 80 hours PTO after 1st year
Shift/Schedule: Standard EST core hours, onsite 5x/wk
Responsibilities:
• Manage a DoD network infrastructure consists of Cisco applications (ISE & DNAC), Cisco network devices & F5 Appliances
• Help improving LAN\\WAN\\WLAN architecture for maximum performance, capacity, and scalability
• Implement appropriate network management and monitoring systems achieving zero downtime
• Install and configure switches, routers, and other networking devices
• Automate repetitive networking tasks and monitor their effectiveness
• Implement network security measures per business requirements
• Conducting network performance and integrity tests; generate reports
• Help developing and implementing network disaster recovery plans
• Timely resolve escalated network related support issues
• Develop and maintain complete technical documentation
• Interact with business partners providing network engineering support
• Ability to execute multiple projects, meeting hard deadlines
Requirements:
Certifications: Active Security+ or IAT lvl 2, Active CCNA
Minimum/General Experience: Five years’ experience analyzing, identifying, and resolving complex network hardware, circuit, and transmission logic problems. Experienced in the design, installation and acceptance testing of complex high-speed networks. Applies the principles of assessing and analyzing network transmission application to resolve reported malfunctions.
Functional Responsibilities: Under minimum supervision designs and coordinates the installation and acceptance testing of the system network. Monitors network hardware operations to ensure properly set configuration options. Plans implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the network; performs cost/benefit studies of network configurations and recommends enhancements; directs acquisition, installation, and testing of network hardware; advises network users of hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations; and isolates, resolves, or circumvents network problems.
Minimum Education: A bachelor’s degree in computer science/systems, information systems/technology, engineering/engineering technology, software engineering/programming, management, natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics, or business/finance
Education and experience requirements may be substituted with:
Three years additional applicable experience may be substituted for a degree
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Cisco ISE
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
