Network Systems Engineer

Everforth Apex

Washington, DC, United States

22 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Temporary contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Compensation

$135,200.0 - $156,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

IEEE 802.1Q Link Aggregation (Ethernet) Border Gateway Protocol Spanning Tree Protocols Catalyst (Software) Cisco PIX System Configuration EtherChannel Trunking Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Cisco Nexus Switches Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)

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Job description

Apex Systems has an Immediate Need for a Sr. Network Systems Engineer in Washington D.C Area (Bolling AFB) !!! This will be an estimated “12+ Month Contract” opportunity, supporting one of our Largest Government Clients on the East Coast! Please See Below for all Position Details & How To Apply., * Install, configure, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.

Independently design and build new network environments, including topology, configuration, and architecture planning.
Configure and troubleshoot dynamic routing protocols, including OSPF, RIP, and BGP.
Configure and apply standard ACLs to enforce security and traffic policies.
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco/Juniper enterprise switching environments (Catalyst, Nexus, EX, QFX).
Design and implement VLANs, trunking (802.1Q), and inter-VLAN routing to support multi-tenant and segmented environments.
Manage Spanning Tree Protocol (STP, RSTP, MST) to ensure loop-free topology and rapid convergence.
Deploy EtherChannel/LACP for link redundancy and throughput optimization.
Administer, configure, and manage Cisco ASA appliances, including VPN solutions and secure remote access.
Implement and manage firewall platforms (Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto, Juniper SRX) with strong experience in rule creation, policy management, and security hardening.

Requirements

Experience Configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise Layer 2 switching (Catalyst, Nexus, EX, QFX)
Experience with VLAN design, trunking (802.1Q), inter-VLAN routing, and STP/RSTP/MST management
Experience with EtherChannel/LACP for redundancy and performance

About the company

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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