Global Network Engineer (24-382) E4 / COS-83 & COS-M - Apex Systems

Job#: 2052468

Job Description:

Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is currently hiring for a Global Network Engineer on behalf of their client.  Ideal candidates will have the experience below, please note only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Position: Global Network Engineer (2052468)
Security Clearance Required: Secret #clearance
Pay Rate Range: $130-150k/year
Duration: long term contract
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Additional Details: IAT Level II Cert Required
Day to Day Responsibilities: 
- Design, implementation, and troubleshooting of networking equipment including switches, routers, and firewalls.
- At a minimum, the candidate would have working knowledge of spanning tree, trunking, routing protocols, first hop redundancy protocols, and ip subnetting.
- Demonstrated experience for the design and execution of network engineering configuration changes and documentation in a complex IT environment.
Required Skills and Experience: 
- Cisco Nexus/Catalyst switches, Juniper routers and switches, Fortinet firewalls, Palo Alto firewalls.
- Experience with WANs, encryption devices, VxLAN, multicast, BGP, OSPF, and Wireshark.
- Familiarity with SIPRNet, MDACNet, or other DOD networks.
- Certifications such as COMPTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA, and Cisco CCNA/CCNP.
- Understanding of the project lifecycle, related processes, and traditional systems engineering skills.
- Experience in reviewing work products produced by a team of engineers for quality, completeness, and adherence to established procedures and policies.
- Active TOP SECRET SCI clearance preferred
 
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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