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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Sys Admin (SD) - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cyber Security, Firmware, Networking Hardware, IP Addressing, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Network Packet, IP Routing, Network Security, Microsoft Security Essentials, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Regression Testing, Zero Trust Network Access, Virtual Local Area Networks, Zabbix, Apex Code, Computer Networking Systems, Network Access Control, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cisco - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d4af61be-bff1-4068-ace6-dc29049b02d1 ## About the Role The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with network architecture, routing and switching, cloud connectivity, network monitoring, and cybersecurity best practices in complex government environments., * Active Secret Security Clearance * Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline * 10+ years of network engineering experience * Experience supporting enterprise routing, switching, firewall, and network security technologies Required Certifications One DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification: * Security+ CE * CySA+ * GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) * Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) * System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) AND one of the following networking certifications: * CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) * CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) * CCDP (Cisco Certified Design Professional) Preferred Qualifications * Experience with inMON Traffic Sentinel and Zabbix * Experience implementing and managing Network Access Control (NAC) solutions * Hands-on experience with Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager * Knowledge of Zero Trust networking architectures and dynamic segmentation * Aruba networking experience * Experience supporting DoD or federal government environments * Experience with AWS and Azure cloud networking ## Description Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) by providing engineering and operational support for physical Combined Test Bed (CTB) network environments. This role is responsible for the integration, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, security, and optimization of enterprise network infrastructure supporting mission-critical operations., * Provide engineering and day-to-day operational support for CTB network environments. * Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade network hardware, software, and firmware. * Ensure network devices comply with STIG requirements and cybersecurity standards. * Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot network performance at both the physical and IP packet levels. * Utilize enterprise monitoring tools including inMON Traffic Sentinel and Zabbix to proactively identify and resolve issues. * Provide on-call support for network outages during evenings, weekends, and holidays, with the ability to arrive onsite within two hours of notification. * Design, implement, and maintain connectivity to cloud environments, including AWS and Azure. * Manage IP address space, VLANs, route tables, VPCs, and virtual gateways. * Build and maintain network test environments; develop and execute test plans and document results. * Coordinate vendor support and conduct regression testing following issue remediation. * Install, configure, and maintain routing, distribution, firewall, and boundary protection infrastructure. * Support networking solutions including HPE Aruba and Palo Alto technologies. * Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP. * Implement secure connectivity solutions utilizing IPsec and other encryption technologies. * Manage Network Access Control (NAC) solutions including Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager. * Support Zero Trust initiatives and dynamic segmentation architectures. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)