Job#: 2030377

Job Description:

Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is currently hiring for a Network Engineer on behalf of their client. Ideal candidates will have the experience below, please note only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Position: Network Engineer (2030377)
Security Clearance Required: Secret
Pay Rate Range: $110-125k/year
Duration: long-term contract
Location: On Site - Aurora, CO
Additional Details: role requires 50% travel between Schriever AFB (Colorado Springs, CO) and Vandenburg AFB (Santa Maria, CA)
Day to Day Responsibilities:

• The qualified candidate will support the design, development, Integration, and maintenance of our modern infrastructure Network framework.
• The environments are a mix of physical and virtualized servers, workstations, storage, networks, and custom hardware, providing the enterprise hybrid-cloud backbone for product development and testing for a large program producing a critical, strategic national asset.
• This will include a mixture of hands-on keyboard Network Engineering work as well as documentation and baseline control.
• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, have an engineering mindset, have the ability and willingness to troubleshoot complex network problems, seeking to understand virtualized design elements in a dynamic environment.

Required Skills and Experience:
Secret Security Clearance
Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Physics and minimum of 6 years of related work experience.
Experience with Data Center LAN and WAN design, implementation, diagnostics, performance, and management Ability to understand system data flows internal and external to the overall system boundary.
Experience with Linux system administration / VMware Experience with configuring cloud networking in AWS, security groups.
Hands on experience scripting skills (i.e. PowerShell, Python, Ruby, bash, etc.)
Submitted applicants must have the ability/flexibility to travel between Colorado Springs and Vandenberg AFB, CA 50% of the time.
Hours 8am-5pm
Apex 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 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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 ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.