Network Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Position: Network Engineer Clearance Requirement: Candidates must be US citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment Location: Fort Liberty, NC Estimated Duration: 6 Month Contract to Hire Pay Rate Range: $110,000 - $115,000 Annually Day to Day Responsibilities/typical day look like:
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. Selling Points for Candidates:
Hold TS/SCI Clearance, convert full time after 6 months with client. Willing to take a look at Secret clearances (must be eligible for TS/SCI) Requirements:
7+ 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 ASA Firewalls 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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