Jr. Network Engineer with Security Clearance - Fayetteville, NC, United States - Apex Systems

    Apex Systems background
    Technology / Internet
    Description
    Apex Systems is looking to hire a Junior Network Engineer to support our DOD client here in the Ft
    Liberty, NC area
    If interested, please contact Cameron by sending resume to Title: Jr

    Network Engineer Location:
    Fort Liberty, NC 6 Month Contract to Hire Job Description 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
    Education
    BA/BS Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Provide enterprise level support and monitoring for World-class Test and Evaluation Center
    This would include performing configuration, administration, troubleshooting and support of Cisco networking devices, WAN/LAN optimization systems, VoIP/RoIP/Video, and encryption devices
    Oversee implementation of systems specifications; integration, testing, and documentation are a key part of the role
    Exhibit strong technical skills related to numerous networking technologies including but not limited to: EIGRP, route redistribution, route filtering, Multicast, QoS, NBAR, GRE tunnels, Layer 2/3 switching, interVLAN routing, NAT, VPNs Spanning Tree, standard/extended ACLs, TACACS, Solarwinds, Riverbeds, and encryption devices
    5+ 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 Adaptive Security Applicance Experience
    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