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Network Engineer

• Network Engineer
• 95% remote but must be open to traveling on site on a need be basis
• Must be local to the DMV area
• W2 ONLY
• NO

C2C OR PERSONAL

LLCs

• Apex Systems has an immediate need for a Network Engineer for a large government client of ours!! Please see the role overview below and apply if interested! For immediate consideration please email your most up to date resume to Trevor Jones at [email protected]
• Requirements
• : • Eligibility to obtain a DHS EOD • Client can hold up to a TS/SCI clearance if you already have a clearance • Bachelor's Degree • 7+ years of Network Engineering experience • Experience with AWS or Azure cloud platforms • Strong hands-on background with routing, switching, LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPNs, load balancing, and network segmentation • Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity, including backups, failover, RTO/RPO, and COOP • Experience with network security, including IAM/MFA, least privilege, logging/monitoring, segmentation, and zero trust

Title:

Network Engineer Location(s): 95% remote

Duration:

6 months contract to hire Pay rate on contract: $65

• $75 per hour Salary upon conversion: $135,000
• $150,000 (not including quarterly bonuses)

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of network and infrastructure engineering experience across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments
• Hands-on technical expertise with routing and switching protocols, firewall architectures, VPN technologies, and load balancing strategies
• Demonstrated experience with cloud networking in AWS and/or Azure environments including VPC/VNet design, transit gateways, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute, and cloud-native networking services
• Proven ability evaluating continuity of operations, disaster recovery architectures, and performance tuning in mission-critical federal or enterprise environments
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify infrastructure risks, performance bottlenecks, and modernization opportunities
• Excellent technical documentation and diagramming skills; ability to communicate complex architectures clearly
• Experience validating technical configurations and collaborating with engineering and operations teams
• Ability to obtain DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance
  Desired Qualifications
  
• Familiarity with DHS enterprise network standards, Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) requirements, and

EINSTEIN

program

• Experience with zero-trust architecture principles, software-defined networking (SDN), and network security frameworks
  
• Knowledge of NIST cybersecurity frameworks (SP 800-53, 800-207 Zero Trust) as applied to network architecture
  
• Background documenting complex technical environments for executive audiences and non-technical stakeholders
  
• Experience supporting federal IT modernization programs, cloud migration assessments, or infrastructure rationalization initiatives
  
• AWS or Azure networking certifications (AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate)
  
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and DevSecOps practices
  
• Understanding of federal compliance requirements (Fed

RAMP, FISMA, NIST RMF

) as they relate to infrastructure and security

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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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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 (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. Everforth 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, 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 serv...Visit the Employer site for more details