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Job Details
Job#: 3010336
Job Description:
Job Title: Network Security Engineer
Client/Supporting: NIH
Can we replace degree/certs with years of experience? High school diploma with equivalent (3-5+ years) experience and certifications
Degree: Bachelor's preferred
Certifications:
Clearance requirement: NACI (T1) - NIH Public Trust
Location: MD - Bethesda
Transportation (metro/parking): Parking on site
Remote flexibility? 2-days remote
Rate (hrly/salary) and flexibility: $55-65/hr
Hours/Shift: Three days a week at Bethesda, MD, 2 days a week remote.
Responsibilities:
Must have:
Nice to have:
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
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.
Job Description:
Job Title: Network Security Engineer
Client/Supporting: NIH
Can we replace degree/certs with years of experience? High school diploma with equivalent (3-5+ years) experience and certifications
Degree: Bachelor's preferred
Certifications:
- Cisco CCNA/CCNA/Security, CCNP/CCNP Security, or CCIE certifications
- Cisco SISE certification
Clearance requirement: NACI (T1) - NIH Public Trust
Location: MD - Bethesda
Transportation (metro/parking): Parking on site
Remote flexibility? 2-days remote
Rate (hrly/salary) and flexibility: $55-65/hr
Hours/Shift: Three days a week at Bethesda, MD, 2 days a week remote.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate in the administration of LAN technologies of Cisco ASA Firewalls.
- Collaborate in the administration of firewalls, including but not limited to Cisco ASA, ACS, RSA, Cisco AnyConnect, Gigamon, Cisco VPN.
- Assist in troubleshooting and problem solving for a wide variety of client/user LAN/network security related issues
- Work closely with other IT functional teams to ensure cohesive support and strategies across the IT organization
- Support the development of project schedules and execution as authorized
- Maintain relationships with key Third-Party software/hardware vendors to provide support to the infrastructure as needed.
Must have:
- Minimum eight years of experience in a Network Security Engineering role implementing and maintaining Cisco ASA, VPN, ACS, AnyConnect, Gigamon
- Experience with network infrastructure in enterprise datacenter solutions.
- Experience with mid-to-large-scale implementations of Cisco Firewalls
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to explain and elaborate on technical details.
- Ability to lead teams.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced IT environment.
Nice to have:
- Experience with Cisco wireless LAN controllers.
- Experience with Forescout security products.
- Experience configuring Cisco ASAs and switches.
- Experience configuring 802.1X.
- Experience configuring and implementing network segmentation including VLANs and MPLS.
- Experience with multiple end-system operating systems including Windows, Linux, Mac OS, and Apple IOS.
- Experience with ServiceNow and Visio is an asset
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
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.
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