Network Engineer

Job#: 2024760

Job Description:
Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Position: Junior Network Engineer
Location: Fort Liberty, NC
Estimated Duration: 6 Month Contract to Hire
Pay Rate Range: $90,000-95,000 Annually
Day to Day Responsibilities/typical day look like:
Evaluates, designs, documents, installs, implements, tests, performs problem isolation and resolution, monitors, tunes and sets standards. Maintains a complex range of computer network components and systems. Plans and coordinates major information technology initiatives. Researches, evaluates and recommends new computer network equipment and technologies. Utilizes monitoring, performance analysis, network management, software and hardware equipment to trouble shoot and isolate problems, gauge network performance and trace data and protocol activity. Devises solutions to complex operational problems within the capacity and operational limitations of installed equipment. Develops and/or executes contingency plans for network software and hardware failures including isolated and major outages.
Selling Points for Candidates:
Hold TS/SCI Clearance, convert full time after 6 months with client
Requirements:

• 5+ years of Network/IT Experience
  
• Core Routing and Switching: EIGRP, GRE tunnels, InterVLAN routing, redistribution, ACLs, Multicast, QoS, NBAR, NAT, VPN, Layer 2/3 switching, HSRP, Spanning tree
  
• Supplement Routing and Switching: TACACS, VoIP (Cisco Call Manager), RoIP (Wave), LAN/WAN optimization (Riverbed), monitoring solutions (Solarwinds/NetMRI), encryption devices (KG175, KG250, etc)
  
• Cisco Adaptive Security Applicance Experience
  
• CCNP or equivalent certification preferred, CCNA or equivalent certification required
  
• DoD 8570 Level 2 certification required (Security +)
  
• ITIL v3 Foundation certification preferred
  
• Secure Wireless, Public Key Infrastructure, and mobile device experience preferred
  
• Competent to work at a high technical level on all phases of network operations
  
• Good communications skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through
  
• Can effectively deliver training; possess good consulting skills
  
• May be required to provide clear and effective direction to less experienced staff
  
• Must be able to evaluate network performance and interact with users to solve complex problem
  
• Detail oriented and organized; able to understand network evaluation criteria and be exact in assessments
  
• Must closely follow network protocols and methodology
  

*Please note that as a contract employee of Apex Systems, benefits include the below with employee contribution*

• Health
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• Life Insurance; Short Term Disability
  
• Hospitalization Coverage
  
• Direct Deposit
  
• Weekly Pay Periods
  
• Training and Development Programs
  
• 401k
  
• Referral Program
  

EEO Employer

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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.