Sr Network Engineer

Job#: 2087707

Job Description:

- Senior Network Engineer (Hybrid on site- 1 day per week) -

**W2 ONLY- NO C2C OR PERSONAL LLCs**

Apex Systems has an immediate need for a Senior Network Engineer for a large Government client of ours!!

*** HOW TO APPLY *** Send your most up to date resume to Trevor Jones at:

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience as a Network Engineer
• Experience with Juniper Networking Technologies
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility/must be willing to sit for Poly
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be open to being on site once per week

Title: Senior Network Engineer

Duration: Direct hire/Permanent

Location: Hybrid on site one day per week in Ft. Meade, MD

Pay Rate: $130,000 - $145,000 with 10% bonus annually

Job Description:

We are looking for a strong leadership / hands-on Network Engineer to work with our customers capable of assessing the current state infrastructure, configuration and producing a target-state vision and strategy with best practice recommendations. Applies advanced engineering and network principles, theories, concepts, technologies to solve unusually complex problems and issues. Interacts and drives vendor requirements, resolution of bug fixes, code upgrades, and vendor development as necessary. Resolves difficult production/interoperability problems by working with cross functional teams and applying advanced engineering and network principles, theories and concepts. Regarded as a subject matter expert and may act as a technical project leader or provide leadership for the team and/or customer. Self-motivated with problem solving capabilities, sense of urgency and accountability. The position is hybrid and requires weekly on-site support.

The Main Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Juniper network devices, including MX, QFX, and the latest SRX Series security platforms.
• Configure and support security services on SRX devices, including zone-based policies, firewall filters, IPsec/SSL VPNs, tunneled connections, and MACsec encryption.
• Implement and troubleshoot advanced routing protocols, including BGP (with communities, route filtering, AS-path, MED), OSPF, IS-IS, and MPLS/LDP.
• Support and maintain high-speed fiber optic interfaces, including 10G, 40G, and 100G ports, with experience in LACP, optical diagnostics, and transceiver troubleshooting.
• Manage network performance, availability, and security by applying CoS/QoS, policy-based routing, and traffic shaping techniques.
• Design and support VPN tunnels and secure transport links between data centers, cloud services, and remote sites.
• Maintain detailed and accurate network documentation, including configurations, IP address management, and topology diagrams.
• Works directly with the customer to advise on requests and make necessary configuration changes.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Active TS/SCI with ability to sit for a Poly. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation.
• 7+ years of experience with Juniper platforms (MX, QFX, and new-generation SRX devices).
• Strong expertise in routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and MPLS, including real-world experience with complex policy configurations.
• Experience with security and tunneling technologies, including MACsec, IPsec, GRE, and firewall zoning and policies.
• Proficiency working with fiber interfaces at 10G, 40G, and 100G, including troubleshooting transceivers, optical power levels, and port configurations.
• Advanced knowledge of the JUNOS CLI, with familiarity in network automation tools such as Ansible, Junos PyEZ, or other scripting platforms.
• Experience working with network monitoring and management tools, including SNMP, syslog, NetFlow, and centralized logging systems.
• Ability to work well with others to achieve common goals and to foster a cooperative climate, as well as to work independently in the field with little supervision.
• Ability to support after-hours outages and maintenance actions.
• Experience working independently with little supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Juniper Networks Certifications: JNCIS-SEC, or higher

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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.