6G1-Comm & Networks Sys Engrg

Apollo Professional Solutions

Colorado Springs, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$53.37–$66.80 Per Hour
SKILLS
Automation, BGP, BGP Routing Protocol, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cisco Network Systems, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, CompTIA Security+, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Firewalls, GRE (Generic Routing Encapsulation), GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials Certification, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, Identify Issues, JNCIA - Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate, JNCIP - Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional, Juniper Networks Product Family, Local Area Network (LAN), Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Visio, Military/DoD Standards, Multi-Service Provisioning Platform (MSPP), Multicast, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Connectivity, Network Design, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routers, Network Security, Network Support, Network Switching, Network Systems, Network Traffic Analysis, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Support, Production Systems, Quality Assurance Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Routing Protocols, SCNA - Security Certified Network Architect, SCNP - Security Certified Network Professional, SONET, SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Player, Technical Support, Test Plan/Schedule, UDP (User Datagram Protocol), United States Citizen, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), VMWare, Wide Area Network (WAN), Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago
Systems Engineer - Comm & Networks Systems Engineer
Must be U.S. Citizen for export purposes
Must have secret clearance to start

Pay rate: $ 53.37 - $66.80 (based on experience and education). 

Position Responsibilities:
• In this role the candidate will support the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure.
• This role is responsible for ensuring reliable connectivity across LAN/WAN environments while collaborating with senior engineers on network design and optimization.
• The ideal candidate brings strong networking fundamentals and a hands-on approach to supporting production environments.
• Configure and maintain network devices including routers, switches, and firewalls from vendors such as Cisco and Juniper Networks.
• Monitor network performance and availability, proactively identifying and resolving connectivity, latency, and packet loss issues.Implement and support core networking technologies including VLANs, routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP), and basic network security controls.
• Troubleshoot network incidents across LAN/WAN environments, performing root cause analysis and documenting resolutions.Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to support network changes, upgrades, and infrastructure projects.
• Candidate will be responsible for traveling to remote locations to lead and perform network installations, independently perform troubleshooting, and provide status updates to Program personnel.
• The candidate may be required to support critical activities outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed. Any other required tasks by the program.

Required Qualifications:

• Generally has 3+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
• The position requires an IAT Level II 8570 Compliant Certification such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.Must have an active Secret Security Clearance. Must be a US Citizen and have/maintain a valid US passport.
• This position requires an CCNA or JNCIA certificationMust be a proven network engineer with hands-on mid-level experience and knowledge of network design, development and testing methodologies.
• Must have an understanding of the OSI Model, TCP/IP, routing protocols BGP and OSPF.Must have network traffic analysis, diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Must have firewall experience especially Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo AltoMust have experience in UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, VLANs, GRE Tunnels, and TCP/IP network designs. Must have hands on experience with multi-vendor switching routing (Juniper, Cisco), WAN optimizer, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment.
• Must be an effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills using Microsoft Office products, especially PowerPoint and Visio.

Preferred Skills:
• Top Secret Clearance
• CCNP or JNCIP CertificationFoundation, NSX, vSAN, and AriaExperience with network automation using AnsibleUnderstand standard DOD security practices such as, STIG compliance and system accreditation implementation efforts.
• Prior C2BMC experience

About the Company

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Apollo Professional Solutions

Apollo Professional Solutions was founded by Gayle A. Williams in 1983 as a technical staffing firm supporting New England aerospace companies. Today, Apollo has grown into a $40 million year company, with 5 regional offices nationwide that offers diversified support to industries that include: defense, military, aeronautical, civil, food & beverage, healthcare, marine, pharmaceutical and scientific industries, as well as local government. We are an equal opportunity employers, that is also certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC as well as the State of Massachusetts (SOWMBA Office.)
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1983
WEBSITE
http://apollopros.com/