Senior Network Systems Engineerr with Security Clearance

Apex Systems has an Immediate Need for a Sr. Network Systems Engineer in Washington D.C Area (Bolling AFB) !!! This will be an estimated "12+ Month Contract" opportunity, supporting one of our Largest Government Clients on the East Coast! Please See Below for all Position Details & How To Apply.

• Job Title: Sr. Network Systems Engineer
• Location: Washington D.C Area (Bolling AFB)
• Contract Layout: estimated "12+ Month Contract"
• Hourly Rate on Contract: $65.00 - $75.00 / Hourly on W-2 *** REQUIREMENTS *** - Top Secret Clearance w/ CI Poly (Eligibility)
• Security+CE
• CCNA
• Experience Configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise Layer 2 switching (Catalyst, Nexus, EX, QFX)
• Experience with VLAN design, trunking (802.1Q), inter-VLAN routing, and STP/RSTP/MST management
• Experience with EtherChannel/LACP for redundancy and performance *** JOB DESCRIPTION *** - Install, configure, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Independently design and build new network environments, including topology, configuration, and architecture planning.
• Configure and troubleshoot dynamic routing protocols, including OSPF, RIP, and BGP.
• Configure and apply standard ACLs to enforce security and traffic policies.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco/Juniper enterprise switching environments (Catalyst, Nexus, EX, QFX).
• Design and implement VLANs, trunking (802.1Q), and inter-VLAN routing to support multi-tenant and segmented environments.
• Manage Spanning Tree Protocol (STP, RSTP, MST) to ensure loop-free topology and rapid convergence.
• Deploy EtherChannel/LACP for link redundancy and throughput optimization.
• Administer, configure, and manage Cisco ASA appliances, including VPN solutions and secure remote access.
• Implement and manage firewall platforms (Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto, Juniper SRX) with strong experience in rule creation, policy management, and security hardening.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret w/ CI POLY Security Clearance as a condition and continuation of employment* If you are Interested, Please Apply Here or Email an Updated Copy of Your Resume to (Tyler Copley: Apex Systems Military & Veteran Programs
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