Network Engineer with Security Clearance - Full-time / Part-time

Apex Systems seeks a Sr. Systems Engineer (Network) in Dahlgren, VA to maintain multiple computing environments by identifying network requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring network performance, and managing network configuration consistency. The Network Engineer will provide engineering, design, and implementation solutions for multiple network architectures. Responsibilities
Implement local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, & other data networks Maintains network availability in multiple networking environments by administering Cisco campus based switching environments with fiber-based and copper-based Ethernet connectivity (1gig and 10gig).
Installs, manages, and maintains Cisco switching components to support campus, wan, and distributed core architectures. Works with Cisco chassis based systems, internet circuit termination equipment, and advanced Cisco management tools.
Manage Cisco Prime Infrastructure and analyze network health, workflow, access, information, and security requirements; performing router/ switch administration, interface configuration, and switching protocols.
Experience with network routers and switches, and strong Cisco switch and router configuration experience.
Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, 802.1x, ACLs, ARP, RADIUS, IPv6, DHCP, Intrusion Prevention, Authentication, and ISP circuit connections
Develop and execute test plans to check infrastructure and system performance
Perform network modeling and analysis
Define diagrams and designs for business technology initiatives
Enforce policies for standardizing systems
Maintains and monitors core backbone network services in multiple computing environments by identifying network connectivity requirements; performing network upgrades; monitoring network devices and logs, managing wired network connections, and managing network backbone infrastructure. Qualifications
6 -10 Years of experience
IAT Level II compliance Must have a strong background in Cisco switching and TCP/IP protocol analysis. Previous experience in networking, IT, or other related fields
Familiarity with researching communication networks
Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
Strong attention to detail, good documentation skills, ability to write clear, concise project reports
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