Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Location: Herndon, Virginia (On-site) - This position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Role Overview

This organization is seeking a qualified Network Engineer to lead the analysis, design, installation, configuration, testing, maintenance, and repair of laboratory network infrastructure and applications. The successful candidate will focus on Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols and technologies to meet requirements within applicable standards and regulations. This technical resource will drive projects from conceptualization through transition to the operational environment while mentoring junior engineering staff.

Maintain health of laboratory network equipment, such as switches, routers, firewalls, and networking tools and applications.

Lead technical projects through its entirety: research, conceptualization, feasibility assessment, design, procurement, lab test and evaluation, implementation planning, training, documentation, and transition to the operational environment. This position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the health of laboratory network equipment, including switches, routers, firewalls, and networking tools.

• Lead technical projects through research, design, procurement, lab testing, implementation planning, and operational transition.

• Create comprehensive technical documents, including network drawings, test plans, test reports, and white papers.

• Collaborate on the design of the network enterprise, including IP address schemes, routing, switching, segmentation, and security.

• Serve as Tier III support for the network operations center to resolve complex networking issues.

• Provide mentoring and technical advice to junior engineering personnel.

• Implement security requirements and techniques to protect networks from unauthorized entry and emerging threats.

• This position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

• Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in an information technology related field or 12 years of experience in enterprise network design in lieu of a degree.

• Clearance: TS/SCI security clearance required.

• Certifications: CCNA or JNCIA required. CCNP or JNCIP preferred.

• Experience: At least six years of experience in enterprise network design.

• Technical

Skills

• Expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols including IS-IS, BGP/MP-BGP, MPLS, RSVP, LDP, OSPF, Multicast, and VPN. Proficiency with IPv4/IPv6 management protocols, Filter Based Forwarding, firewalls, and network management tools. Experience with security protocols such as IPSEC, MACSEC, SSL/TLS, TACACS+, and RADIUS, alongside familiarity with cryptographic devices, packet captures, and protocol analyzers. This position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

• Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Benefits

• Overview: Everforth 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 and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA, 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.

• Everforth 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. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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