Network Engineer with Security Clearance

Apex Systems is seeking a Network Engineer to join our partner at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling for a long-term contract position (fully funded thru 2029.) This is a great opportunity to join a winning team with peace of mind for job security/stability. Position: Network Engineer Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance or higher. Location: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC -> parking available onsite Duration: Long Term Contract Certification: Active CompTIA Security + or CCNP Security certification Responsibilities:
• Monitor data or infrastructure system networks for various messages, alarms, or issues.

• Identify issues or problems and resolves as appropriate; escalates when necessary.

• Troubleshoot problems using scripts and standard, routine procedures; escalates as appropriate.

• Initiate resolution as appropriate for enterprise level routers and switches.

• Interface with vendors to ensure appropriate resolution during network outages or periods of reduced performance.

• Process Authorized Service Interruptions (ASI's) as directed by management.

• Maintain required security posture on all network equipment in accordance with DoD and local command mandates and requirements, including updates, STIGs, IOS upgrades, and other basic network security requirements.

• Support special projects and day to day operations as needed or assigned by the site lead

• Support on-call rotation schedule Basic Qualifications
• Nine years' network experience analyzing, identifying, and resolving complex network hardware, circuit, and transmission logic problems.

• Active CompTIA Security + or CCNP Security certification

• Active CCNA Certification

• Minimum eight years' senior level experience with of LAN switching, including Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP), Port Security, Spanning Tree, and Layer 2 and 3 switching configurations.

• Minimum eight years' senior level experience with Layer 3 routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, etc.) and best practices on implementation.

• Minimum eight years' senior level experience with L1/L2 network troubleshooting (Unclassified and Classified

• Experienced with programming, maintaining, and troubleshooting encryption devices at network points of presence including management via GEM-X or other DoD management tools.

• Experienced with Cisco ISE and Cisco DNA

• Experienced with DoD COMSEC management processes and procedures

• Experienced with DoD network and application security hardening requirements Preferred Qualifications
• Experienced with Cisco ISE and Cisco DNA EEO Employer 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. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or 844-463-617