Network Engineer

Job#: 2064907

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking a Secret cleared or above Network Engineer to join our partner at Joint Base Andrews for a long-term contract position (fully funded thru 2029.)

This is a great opportunity to join a winning team with peace of mind for job security/stability!

Please see below for more details:

Description:

Design, implement, manage, and maintain enterprise grade network infrastructure. The candidate must be well versed with the advanced engineering and administration of multiprotocol devices, multilayer switches, network security devices and network management systems.

The position requires extensive hands-on experience with enterprise class networks coupled with some managerial and project management skills. This network consists of Cisco, F5 and networking devices. WAN connectivity is via IPSec and MPLS Infrastructure.

Overview:

Job Title: Network Engineer:

Job Type: Full-Time, W2, LTC

Location: Joint Base Andrews, MD

Clearance: Active Secret, can hold TS

Compensation: $68/hr, 11 paid federal holidays, sick leave accrual, 80 hours PTO after 1st year

Shift/Schedule: Standard EST core hours, onsite 5x/wk

Responsibilities:

Manage a DoD network infrastructure consists of Cisco applications (ISE & DNAC), Cisco network devices & F5 Appliances

Help improving LAN\\WAN\\WLAN architecture for maximum performance, capacity, and scalability

Implement appropriate network management and monitoring systems achieving zero downtime

Install and configure switches, routers, and other networking devices

Automate repetitive networking tasks and monitor their effectiveness

Implement network security measures per business requirements

Conducting network performance and integrity tests; generate reports

Help developing and implementing network disaster recovery plans

Timely resolve escalated network related support issues

Develop and maintain complete technical documentation

Interact with business partners providing network engineering support

Ability to execute multiple projects, meeting hard deadlines

Requirements:

Certifications: Active Security+ or IAT lvl 2, Active CCNA

Minimum/General Experience: Five years' experience analyzing, identifying, and resolving complex network hardware, circuit, and transmission logic problems. Experienced in the design, installation and acceptance testing of complex high-speed networks. Applies the principles of assessing and analyzing network transmission application to resolve reported malfunctions.

Functional Responsibilities: Under minimum supervision designs and coordinates the installation and acceptance testing of the system network. Monitors network hardware operations to ensure properly set configuration options. Plans implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the network; performs cost/benefit studies of network configurations and recommends enhancements; directs acquisition, installation, and testing of network hardware; advises network users of hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations; and isolates, resolves, or circumvents network problems.

Minimum Education: A bachelor's degree in computer science/systems, information systems/technology, engineering/engineering technology, software engineering/programming, management, natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics, or business/finance

Education and experience requirements may be substituted with:

Three years additional applicable experience may be substituted for a degree

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Cisco ISE

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