Principal Network Engineer

Job#: 2004064

Job Description:

Apex Systems has an immediate need for a SME Level Principal Cisco Network Engineer in Hampton, VA at Langley AFB! This will be an Estimated 6 Month Contract to Perm Hire Opportunity, Supporting one of our Largest DoD / Government Clients across the Nation. Please see below for Contract & Job Details!

For Immediate Consideration Apply Here: Please send your updated resume and relevant certifications to Brooke at

Job Title: Principal Network Engineer
Location: Hampton, VA
Contract Rate: $74.00 / Hourly Rate
Conversion Salary: $145,000 + Benefits
Type: 6 month contract to hire with client
Schedule: M-F Day Shift

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Secret Clearance
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or higher - (Highly Preferred)
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• BA/BS (or equivalent experience), 10+ years of experience
• SME Level Cisco Experience
• Technical writing experience
• *Lack of valid/current certification would be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for exceptional candidates with an extensive network engineering background

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes customer requirements and solves unusually complex problems with highly innovative solutions
• Provides expert knowledge for maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and telecom equipment
• Provides expert knowledge for maintaining network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability
• Analyzes, evaluates, and plans method of approach and organizes means to achieve solution of complex technical problems
• Develops advanced engineering ideas and guides their development into a final product
• Develops advanced solutions to a variety of highly complex engineering problems
• Perform highly advanced network/systems design, development, and integration from the start of a project life cycle to the end
• Provides and applies advanced engineering to highly complex infrastructures including installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining network devices, telecom equipment, radio equipment, operating systems, application software, and system management tools
• Provides and applies advanced engineering skills to highly complex systems modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Performs continual maintenance and provides advanced solutions for security, backup, and redundancy problems
• Prepares and maintains documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects
• Maintains current knowledge of rapidly changing technology, always on the lookout for new technologies, and works with management to evolve current processes
• Invents innovative ways to drive production operational efficiency
• Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed
• Creates plans and configures systems for data communication networks
• Designs and builds hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks
• Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned
• Consults with executives and customers to deliver complex network solutions
• May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals
• May serve as a team or task lead
• Recognized as an industry leader in network engineering

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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.