Senior Network Engineer — Palo Alto & Linux (TS/SCI)

Apex Systems; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Network Administrator to join our team in Ft. Meade, MD. The role focuses on enterprise network infrastructure, firewall configuration, and Linux-based systems support, with PKI security and DoD clearance requirements.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in enterprise networks, hands-on firewall expertise with Palo Alto, and a DoD 8140 certificate (Sec+ acceptable). Travel up to 10% and Top Secret/TS clearance required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of enterprise network experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• DoD 8140/Sec+ certification or equivalent required.
• Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting enterprise firewall environments and Palo Alto devices.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure and connected devices.
• Configure, deploy, and support Palo Alto firewalls and firewall policy management.

Skills

Network administration

Firewall configuration

Linux systems

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Palo Alto Firewalls

Trellix server environments

Job description

Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Network Administrator to join our team in Ft. Meade, MD. The role focuses on enterprise network infrastructure, firewall configuration, and Linux-based systems support, with PKI security and DoD clearance requirements.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in enterprise networks, hands-on firewall expertise with Palo Alto, and a DoD 8140 certificate (Sec+ acceptable). Travel up to 10% and Top Secret/TS clearance required.