Systems Engineer MID -Transport Config

Apex Systems; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Systems Engineer MID - Transport Config to support enterprise WAN/BAN networks onsite at Norfolk, VA. The role requires DoD clearance and Cisco routing/switching expertise to design accurate configurations and drive reliability.

You will develop configurations, review requirements, and collaborate with SRE and network teams to implement standardized, automated solutions while maintaining documentation and quality across environments.

Qualifications

• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II at start date.
• Active CCNA certification at start date.
• Experience with Cisco IOS/Ios-XE configuration.
• Layer 2/3 switching, VLANs, and routing.
• VTP, STP, EtherChannel, ACLs, and first-hop redundancy concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop implementation-ready configurations for complex WAN/BAN networks.
• Apply standards, baselines, and configuration templates to site needs.
• Review existing and proposed network information to determine required configurations.
• Create and modify Cisco Layer 2/3 configurations across devices.
• Collaborate with SRE and network teams to ensure reliability and automation.

Skills

DoD 8570 II

CCNA

Cisco IOS

Layer 2/3

VTP

STP

EtherChannel

ACLs

First-hop redundancy

Job description

• VLAN trunking Protocol (VTP)
• First-hop redundancy concepts

Job#: 3052161

Job Description

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Systems Engineer MID -Transport Config

Location

Norfolk, Virginia (Onsite)

Role Overview

The Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) will support the reliability and operational integrity of the enterprise network by developing technically accurate network configuration solutions for complex WAN and BAN environments. This position requires Cisco Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking expertise, analytical ability, and attention to detail to apply established engineering standards and solutions to customer- and site-specific requirements. The role will also contribute network expertise to the continued evolution of SRE capabilities, including standardization, optimization, reliability, and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop accurate implementation-ready network configurations for complex enterprise WAN and BAN environments.
• Apply established engineering solutions, technical standards, and configuration baselines to site-specific network requirements.
• Review and correlate existing and proposed network information to determine appropriate configuration requirements.
• Develop and modify configurations across Cisco Layer 2 and Layer 3 network environments.
• Understand the technical function, dependencies, and network impact of configuration commands rather than relying solely on template substitution.
• Interpret and apply network addressing, routing, switching, interface, security, and redundancy requirements.
• Create and maintain supporting network configuration documentation reflecting existing and proposed network environments.
• Ensure configuration deliverables are technically accurate, complete, consistent, and appropriate for the target network environment.
• Participate in technical and peer review processes to validate configuration accuracy and technical viability prior to implementation.
• Apply established standards, technical knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned consistently across varying network requirements.
• Adapt to evolving network standards, engineering solutions, configuration templates, platforms, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with SRE, network engineering, development, and other technical teams supporting enterprise network services.
• Contribute network engineering expertise to broader SRE initiatives involving standardization, optimization, reliability, and automation.
• Support the evolution of automated network capabilities and processes in collaboration with specialized automation and development teams.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess an active DoD 8570, IAT Level II Certification at your start date.
• Must possess an active CCNA Certification at your start date.
• Working knowledge of Cisco enterprise networking concepts and technologies, including:
• Cisco IOS / IOS-XE configuration
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
• VLAN configuration and VLAN assignment
• 802.1Q trunking and native VLAN concepts
• VLAN trunking Protocol (VTP)
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP/MST)
• EtherChannel, including LACP and PAgP
• Access and trunk port configuration
• Inter-VLAN routing
• IPv4 addressing and subnetting
• Static and dynamic routing
• OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP
• Route advertisement and route selection concepts
• Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• First-hop redundancy concepts
• Network interface and port-channel configuration
• TCP/IP networking concepts

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting a large government network infrastructure program.
• Experience configuring or supporting Cisco Catalyst switches and Cisco routers.
• Experience working within a large, complex enterprise network environment.
• Experience with standardized or template-based network configuration development.
• Experience with network configuration validation, technical or peer review, and change management processes.
• Experience with network automation, automated script development, or scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices, including Jenkins, GitLab, or similar technologies.
• Experience with automation, configuration management, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies such as Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, Chef, or Puppet.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Red Hat OpenShift.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments and command-line tools.
• Experience with commercial cloud environments such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience with application administration, configuration, or integration.
• Experience with Atlassian and/or Azure DevOps products and associated workflows.

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.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: 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 service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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