Job#: 2077515

Job Description:

Join a dynamic team supporting innovative defense projects that power mission-critical communications and secure networking solutions. We’re looking for a seasoned Systems & Network Engineer to design, build, and support cutting-edge SDN capabilities for the Department of Defense.

What You’ll Do:

• Design network topologies and templates based on system requirements
• Develop and implement scalable, software-defined networking (SDN) solutions
• Support all phases of the system development life cycle (planning, design, implementation, and sustainment)
• Produce technical documentation including network configuration, troubleshooting guides, and system traceability artifacts
• Engineer WAN solutions with emphasis on security, performance, and scalability
• Contribute to technical strategy and implementation of SD-WAN, NSX-T, and other SDN technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support Navy or DoD programs

What You Bring:

• U.S. Citizenship and a DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain an interim
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, or 6+ years of equivalent DoD systems engineering experience
• 4+ years of network engineering experience in a DoD environment
• 3+ years developing technical documentation
• Familiarity with Cisco ISE and other Cisco SDN components
• Experience with Cisco and Palo Alto network devices (routers, switches, firewalls)
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience restoring network/system outages
• Working knowledge of network security principles and access control models (including multicast)
• Proficiency with MS Visio and documentation tools

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Navy Tactical Networks
• RF communication familiarity (MILSATCOM/COMSATCOM)
• Hands-on experience with SDN technologies: Cisco, Juniper, NSX-T, SD-WAN, or open-source solutions
• Network automation tools (Python, Ansible, NETCONF/RESTCONF)
• Modeling with JSON, YAML, or YANG
• Familiarity with DevSecOps or NetDevOps for enterprise-scale solutions
• Active TS/SCI Clearance or interest in obtaining

Certifications (Required):

• IAT Level II Security Certification (e.g., Security+ CE, GSEC, CySA+, SCCP)

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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.