Apex Systems
Lab Network Engineer (25-365) E4 / COS-83
Apex Systems, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
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Apex Systems
Apex Systems is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Job details Job#: 2088969
Job Title:
Lab Network Engineer
Clearance Level:
must be able to maintain a
DoD Secret OR Top Secret
Security Clearance as a condition and continuation of employment
Location:
Colorado Springs, CO
Duration:
12+ months
Employment type:
W2 contract, paid hourly. No C2C, 1099, or third-party submissions will be accepted. Only direct W-2 candidates will be considered.
Pay : Base pay range $70.00/hr - $80.00/hr
Pay Rate Range:
$70-75/hr
In this role the candidate will serve as a Network Engineer and Developer supporting network build out and deployments to the operational environment as necessary. The candidate will work within an agile scrum team and plan work based on customer requirements and program contractual agreements.
Responsibilities
The candidate must be a proven network engineer with hands-on mid-level experience and knowledge of network design, development and testing methodologies.
Be very familiar with the TCP/IP Model, the OSI Model, Multicast, Firewalls, Routing Protocols, experience with capturing and deciphering packets (50% of testing efforts involve packet capture and analysis), NAT, Network Timing, and reading technical network diagrams.
Specific experience with Juniper and/or Cisco networking equipment required
Self-motivated with strong verbal/written communications skills
Solid understanding of the OSI Model, TCP/IP, routing protocols BGP and OSPF
Proven network traffic analysis, diagnostic and troubleshooting experience
Experience in UDP multicast, VLANs, GRE Tunnels, and TCP/IP network designs
Understanding of standard DoD security practices such as STIG compliance and system accreditation implementation efforts
Experience working with Firewalls and IPS/IDS
Desired Technical Skills
Familiarization with virtualization is highly desired
Agile development and related test methodologies
Automated testing framework, Python, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
Manipulation of large data sets, spreadsheet analysis, and associated tools
Development of action plans based upon analysis of data, documenting deficiency reports, and presenting analysis results and plans of action orally and/or in written format (e.g., slides, annotated slides, test report document)
Other qualifications Industry vendor certifications from Juniper (JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE) a must and from Cisco (CCNA, CCNP) a plus. Also desired experience in authentication & encryption methods/capabilities (TACACS+, Active Directory, GEM-X), virtualization technologies such as VMware vCenter and vSphere. Knowledge of protocol analyzers/sniffers (e.g., Wireshark) is also desired.
Apex Benefits Overview Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans. We offer an ESPP and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent). We also provide a Health Savings Account (HSA), an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program, and other discounts. Professional development resources include on-demand training, certification prep, and access to a library of technical and leadership courses after 6+ months of tenure.
EEO Statement
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. National site contact information is provided for accommodations during job searches or applications.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Archives and contact Note: This posting contains multiple sections of standard Apex Systems benefits and legal language. All information is intended to reflect current practices and may be subject to change.
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Lab Network Engineer (25-365) E4 / COS-83
role at
Apex Systems
Apex Systems is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Job details Job#: 2088969
Job Title:
Lab Network Engineer
Clearance Level:
must be able to maintain a
DoD Secret OR Top Secret
Security Clearance as a condition and continuation of employment
Location:
Colorado Springs, CO
Duration:
12+ months
Employment type:
W2 contract, paid hourly. No C2C, 1099, or third-party submissions will be accepted. Only direct W-2 candidates will be considered.
Pay : Base pay range $70.00/hr - $80.00/hr
Pay Rate Range:
$70-75/hr
In this role the candidate will serve as a Network Engineer and Developer supporting network build out and deployments to the operational environment as necessary. The candidate will work within an agile scrum team and plan work based on customer requirements and program contractual agreements.
Responsibilities
The candidate must be a proven network engineer with hands-on mid-level experience and knowledge of network design, development and testing methodologies.
Be very familiar with the TCP/IP Model, the OSI Model, Multicast, Firewalls, Routing Protocols, experience with capturing and deciphering packets (50% of testing efforts involve packet capture and analysis), NAT, Network Timing, and reading technical network diagrams.
Specific experience with Juniper and/or Cisco networking equipment required
Self-motivated with strong verbal/written communications skills
Solid understanding of the OSI Model, TCP/IP, routing protocols BGP and OSPF
Proven network traffic analysis, diagnostic and troubleshooting experience
Experience in UDP multicast, VLANs, GRE Tunnels, and TCP/IP network designs
Understanding of standard DoD security practices such as STIG compliance and system accreditation implementation efforts
Experience working with Firewalls and IPS/IDS
Desired Technical Skills
Familiarization with virtualization is highly desired
Agile development and related test methodologies
Automated testing framework, Python, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
Manipulation of large data sets, spreadsheet analysis, and associated tools
Development of action plans based upon analysis of data, documenting deficiency reports, and presenting analysis results and plans of action orally and/or in written format (e.g., slides, annotated slides, test report document)
Other qualifications Industry vendor certifications from Juniper (JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE) a must and from Cisco (CCNA, CCNP) a plus. Also desired experience in authentication & encryption methods/capabilities (TACACS+, Active Directory, GEM-X), virtualization technologies such as VMware vCenter and vSphere. Knowledge of protocol analyzers/sniffers (e.g., Wireshark) is also desired.
Apex Benefits Overview Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans. We offer an ESPP and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent). We also provide a Health Savings Account (HSA), an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program, and other discounts. Professional development resources include on-demand training, certification prep, and access to a library of technical and leadership courses after 6+ months of tenure.
EEO Statement
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. National site contact information is provided for accommodations during job searches or applications.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Archives and contact Note: This posting contains multiple sections of standard Apex Systems benefits and legal language. All information is intended to reflect current practices and may be subject to change.
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