Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Location: Fayetteville, NC

Duration: Contract to Hire after 6 months

Pay Rate Range: $45-52/hr.

Project Description: We need a Network Engineer to join our team to focus on the technical aspects of data center network architecture and operations. The engineer will work daily alongside engineering staff at the site to become thoroughly familiar with the unique processes and requirements related to DOD-specific configurations and challenges. This role will also serve as a team lead.

Requirements

• 8+ years of related experience or a combination of education and experience
• DOD 8570 IAT level II required

Required Technical Skills:

• Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Performs maintenance and upgrades of networks, including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and networks
• Maintains network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintaining system backup and recovery capabilities
• Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software, as well as subcontractor services as needed
• Creates plans and configures systems for data communication networks
• Designs and builds hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks
• Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance network capabilities
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned

Security Clearance Level:

• TS/SCI required to start

Benefits

• Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a Health Savings Account, a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our Welcome Packet as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

• 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 require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department.

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