Network Engineer

Apex Systems; Oxon Hill (MD); Remote; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Network Engineer for a contract-to-hire role, with 95% remote work and on-site travel as needed. Local to the DMV area and DHS EOD eligibility are required, with a TS/SCI clearance possible for those who already hold one.

The role demands 7+ years in network engineering, experience with AWS or Azure, and strong hands-on skills in routing, switching, security, VPNs, and disaster recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of network engineering experience.
• Experience 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 IAM/MFA, logging/monitoring, segmentation, and zero trust.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network infrastructure across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments.
• Hands-on expertise with routing/switching, firewall architectures, VPN technologies, and load balancing strategies.
• Evaluate continuity of operations and disaster recovery architectures for mission-critical environments.
• Communicate complex architectures clearly and document technical configurations.

Skills

Network Engineering

AWS / Azure cloud

Network security

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job#: 3055136

Job Description:

- 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

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)

Job Description:

• 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 (FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST RMF) as they relate to infrastructure and security

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