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Apex Systems is seeking a Network Engineer w/ Windows System Administration experience to support the Federal Protective Service (FPS) located in Denver, CO. Please apply if interested!Overview:Job Title: Network EngineerJob Type: Full-Time, Contract to HireCompensation: $50/hr - $55/hr & $110k/yr - $115k/yr salary conversionLocation: Denver, CO (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)Shift: Standard core hours 9-5Clearance Required: Must be able to obtain DHS EOD Public Trust & undergo extensive credit and background checkAbout the Role:• Responsible for the implementation, deployment, and maintenance of networks for a federal government customer's distributed enterprise network environment supporting voice, data, and video services.• Establish networking environment by managing system configuration, installing systems, documenting system architecture, and adhering to network standards.• Provide detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.• Configure, install, troubleshoot various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, VPN), LAN, and WAN.• Provide recommended patching and upgrades ensuring mitigation of non-compliant and vulnerable hardware and software.• Analyze user’s Information Technology (IT) requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures.• Validate system requirements and provide recommendations.• Advise senior level customers on network architecture and optimization.• Support end-user deployments via Group Policy Objects (GPOs)More About the Role:• Implement and maintain an enterprise network environment to include Cisco routers, Cisco & Dell switches (Multi-Layer, Data Center/ Access/Core/ Distribution), Palo Alto firewalls and Software Defined Access (SDA)• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), IP/Ports and Protocols Listings, and Network Diagrams• Conduct testing of network systems. Maximize network performance by monitoring performance; responding to and troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; conducting equipment refreshes; collaborating with network architects on network optimization.• Utilize monitoring, performance analysis, network management, software and hardware equipment to troubleshoot and isolate problems, assess network performance, and trace data and protocol activity.• Track all work activities in Service Now.Required Qualifications:• Ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry On Duty (EOD) - Active EOD preferred• BA/BS + 8 years of applicable experience or 14 years without degree• One of the following certifications:• Previous experience working on physical and logical network infrastructure installation or deployment/refresh projects• Experience with making configuration changes on switches, routers, and firewalls• Experience with systems and network monitoring tools• Experience gathering technical and business customer requirements• Strong networking background to be able to troubleshoot complex network issues• Ability to work independently and as part of a team• Able to communicate clearly and professionally with senior customers to field and troubleshooting questions and issues• Experience with well-architected design principles for network Security, Reliability, Performance Efficiency, Operational Excellence, and Cost Optimization• Implementation of Network KPIs and Dashboards for measuring, assessing, and reporting the quality, health, and capability of the network• Experience with Software Defined Networks• Windows Server administrationPreferred Qualifications:• CompTIA A+• CompTIA Security+• CCNP Security• Implementation of New Generation Firewalls• Experience with Cisco DNA-C• Experience with Windows Domain and Active Directory environments• Previous DHS or DoD experience• Cloud network or architecture experience (E.g., Nutanix, AWS, Azure, Google, etc.)#clearance #clearedEEO EmployerApex 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 have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.