Job#: 3025252

Job Description:

Location: Columbia, Maryland (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract to Perm

We are seeking a Network Engineer to install, configure, and support our organization’s data communications systems. This role involves maintaining network hardware and software, monitoring network availability, and translating business requirements into telecommunications solutions. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership and advanced troubleshooting for complex network problems.

• Install, configure, and support local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and other data communications systems.
• Analyze user requirements and system architectures to develop network requirement specifications.
• Guide users in formulating requirements, advise on alternative approaches, and conduct feasibility studies.
• Develop network architecture and design documentation.
• Incorporate new network plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations.
• Provide technical leadership for the integration of network requirements, design, and technology.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution of complex network problems.
• Manage the transition and migration of networks and develop network addressing schemes.
• Interact with government stakeholders regarding technical network engineering considerations.

Education and Experience:
A Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, an Associate's degree with 7 years of experience, or 10+ years of relevant experience.

Certifications:
Must possess an IAT Level II 8570/8140 Baseline Certification (such as Security+ or equivalent) and a CCNA certification or higher.

Clearance:
A DOD Top Secret (TS) or TS/SCI clearance is required.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with the research and implementation of enterprise-wide network solutions.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving issues with network infrastructure and components.
• Ability to evaluate and monitor the health and performance of network hardware and management software.
• Experience assisting with the development and execution of test plans for network configuration changes.

• Experience with Panorama-managed network environments or similar GUI-based network management tools.
• Comfort troubleshooting connectivity issues for VTCs, PCs, and phones.
• Experience with cable fabrication or repair, including fiber and CAT5.
• Willingness to perform general helpdesk tasks and hands-on physical tasks as part of a small team.

The pay rate for this position is between $40.00 and $45.00 per hour. The annual salary range is from $80,000 to $90,000. Comprehensive benefits are available for eligible employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth 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. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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