Network Consulting 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: Enterprise Network Consulting Engineer (must have a current TS/SCI and able to pass a CI Poly)
Location: Quantico, VA
Duration: 1 year contract with extensions possible
Pay Rate Range: $65-75/hr., W2 Project Description: • Builds and maintains consultative / trusted advisor relationship with clients.
• Performs problem analysis and acts as technical specialist for the complex deployments and provides highest-level crisis management.
• Proven technical project management skills.
• Strong technical presentation skills to all levels, especially to Cisco and customer senior management.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to influence at senior levels in Cisco and customer organizations. Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum 6-8 years of experience with a CCNP or a CCNA Enterprise
• Strong hands-on focus in SD-WAN, SDA, Catalyst Center, DNA Center, large scale Network design, deploying, and maintaining networks
• Has a CCNP certification or equivalent experienced. CCIE is highly desirable, or demonstrated equivalent
• Must have DoD TS, SCI eligible and able to pass a CI Polygraph
• Adapt to different customer needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Client facing experience. Day to Day Responsibilities/typical day look like: • Performs analysis and diagnosis of highly complex networking problems.
• Builds simulated networks in test labs to resolve highly complex problems and compatibility issues.
• Contributes to Virtual Teams.
• Provides ad hoc systems/product knowledge transfers.
• Assists in generation of standard project documentation including test plans.
• Assists in generation of network configurations from Low Level Design
• Assists in execution of project delivery including network staging, implementation and handover.
• Assists in Network Upgrade and Migration Activities.
• Assists customer with deployment of medium complexity tools and related Network Management Systems. Requirements: The successful applicant will be performing work on US Government classified environments, and therefore, must be a U.S. Person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee). This position may also perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil. The successful applicant must have a current US Government TS/SCI with the ability to pass a CI Polygraph Please note that as a contract employee of Apex Systems, benefits include the below with employee contribution • Health • Dental • Vision • Life Insurance; Short Term Disability • Hospitalization Coverage • Direct Deposit • Weekly Pay Periods • Training and Development Programs • 401k • Referral Program

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