Network Engineer

Job#: 1362431

Job Description:

Apex Systems has an immediate need for a Network Engineer supporting of our top government clients on a program based out of Fort Liberty, NC (formally Fort Bragg).

If interested in this, or any other opportunities with Apex Systems, please send a resume and best contact information to Grace McCarthy, Professional Recruiter, via [email protected] 

Candidates must be US Citizens and able to obtain/maintain at minimum a TS/SCI clearance, per a condition of employment

Position: Network Engineer

Location: Fort Bragg, NC

Terms: Permanent, Direct Hire

Job Description

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.

Qualifications:

Provide enterprise level support and monitoring for World-class Test and Evaluation Center. This would include performing configuration, administration, troubleshooting and support of Cisco networking devices, WAN/LAN optimization systems, VoIP/RoIP/Video, and encryption devices. Oversee implementation of systems specifications; integration, testing, and documentation are a key part of the role. Exhibit strong technical skills related to numerous networking technologies including but not limited to: EIGRP, route redistribution, route filtering, Multicast, QoS, NBAR, GRE tunnels, Layer 2/3 switching, interVLAN routing, NAT, VPNs Spanning Tree, standard/extended ACLs, TACACS, Solarwinds, Riverbeds, and encryption devices.

• 10+ 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

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