Senior Network Administrator

Job#: 3009485

Job Description:

- Palo Alto Firewall / Network Administrator - (Ft. Meade, MD)

** $62.00 - $70.00 / Hourly **

Apex Systems has an Immediate Need for a Palo Alto Firewall / Network Administrator in FT Meade, MD !! This will be an "est. 6+ Month Contract to Possible Permanent Hire or Contract Extension", supporting one of our Largest DoD / Government Clients on the East Coast & Nationwide! Please See Below for all Position Details & How To Apply.

*** HOW TO APPLY ***Email Your Resume To:

- Job Title: Palo Alto Firewall / Network Administrator

- Location: FT Meade, MD

- Contract Layout: est. 6+ Month Contract to Possible Permanent Hire or Contract Extension

- Contract Pay Rate: $62.00 - $70.00 / Hourly

- Starting Salary at Permanent Conversion: $128,000 & Full Benefits

*** REQUIREMENTS ***

• Top Secret Clearance (Eligibility)
• Sec+CE
• 1+ Years of Palo Alto Firewall / Products Experience
• Linux CLI Experience

Job Description

• Works independently to perform configuration of assets to include Cisco switches, load balancers, routers, and Palo Alto Firewalls
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, updates and implement security measures on Cisco Juniper, Dell network assets.
• Create and maintain system documentation, configuration management, and change management efforts accurately and timely
• Complete checklists and manage devices to mitigate cyber security controls and measures as required.
• Assist in the implementation of global projects for Network architecture upgrades by providing technical insight, projected necessary actions, timelines, and resource availability
• Implement recurring security requirements on network devices
• Communicate with external partners to coordinate troubleshooting efforts where required.
• Utilize moderate System Administration skills in both Linux and Windows environments to navigate current systems while managing network assets.

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.