Network Specialist

Job#: 3023039

Job Description:

Title: Network Specialist

Location: 100% onsite in Box Elder, SD (Ellsworth AFB)

Job Type: 6 month contract to hire

Pay Rate: $36+/hr on W2 paid weekly

Conversion Salary: $85k/year

Clearance Requirement: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense SECRET clearance as a condition and continuation of employment*

Certification Requirement: Active CCNA and CompTIA Security+

The Network Specialist ensures that the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Health Agency (DHA) LAN/WAN provides all required services, by supporting the network infrastructure with on-site troubleshooting and problem resolution.

Responsibilities:

Provides daily operational support for the LAN core and edge switches across the medical network campus

Resolves technical issues associated with network and routing protocols at all levels of the OSI model utilizing diagnostic and network administration tools

Provides overall network infrastructure support to routing and switching equipment, firewalls, and associated cabling

Plans, installs, and supports hardware and software upgrades, and resolves associated technical issues

Qualifications:

Clear understanding of OSI Model Layers 1-3, to include TCP/IP, VTP, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and EIA/TIA cable standards

Must be familiar with firewall and VPN technologies

Strong network experience maintaining switches and routers, and troubleshooting LAN/WAN problems

Good knowledge of general security methodologies

Must have strong oral and written communications skills

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Engineering or related technical discipline and 3 years related experience, or;

Completion of certification program at a technical or vocational school and 8 years related experience

Current CCNA, or Juniper/Brocade equivalent, desired

DoD and/or medical network experience preferred

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 uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

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.