Senior Network Engineer (KEY)

Job#: 2076524

Job Description:

Apex Systems has an urgent need for a Network Engineer in Dahlgren, VA! This will be a 6 Month contract to permanent hire position supporting one of our Largest Government Clients on the East Coast. Please see below for details.

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Hybrid Remote 2 days a week and on-site in Dahlgren, VA 3 days a week

Duration: 6 month contract to permanent hire

Contract Pay Rate: $55 - $65/hour W2 depending on level of experience

Requirements:

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Active Security+ Certification
• Senior Network Engineer experience
• Strong Cisco knowledge

Job Description:

• Implement local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, & other data networks
• Maintains network availability in multiple networking environments by administering Cisco campus based switching environments with fiber-based and copper-based Ethernet connectivity (1gig and 10gig).
• Installs, manages, and maintains Cisco switching components to support campus, wan, and distributed core architectures. Works with Cisco chassis based systems, internet circuit termination equipment, and advanced Cisco management tools.
• Manage Cisco Prime Infrastructure and analyze network health, workflow, access, information, and security requirements; performing router/ switch administration, interface configuration, and switching protocols.
• Experience with network routers and switches, and strong Cisco switch and router configuration experience.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, 802.1x, ACLs, ARP, RADIUS, IPv6, DHCP, Intrusion Prevention, Authentication, and ISP circuit connections
• Develop and execute test plans to check infrastructure and system performance
• Perform network modeling and analysis
• Define diagrams and designs for business technology initiatives
• Enforce policies for standardizing systems
• Maintains and monitors core backbone network services in multiple computing environments by identifying network connectivity requirements; performing network upgrades; monitoring network devices and logs, managing wired network connections, and managing network backbone infrastructure.

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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.