Job#: 2062258

Job Description:

Apex Systems is assisting one of our clients in the hiring of a Network Engineer.

Position: Network Engineer

Duration: 12+ month contract engagement

Location: Columbia, SC

Schedule: Hybrid 2-3x/week in Columbia, SC

Job Description: DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Responsibilities

• Configure and install network hardware and software to meet agency and industry standards.
• Configure Solarwinds NPM, NCM, and Server/Application Monitor to meet application team’s requirements.
• Maintain the entire Orion platform as a SME; performing patches when deemed necessary.
• Reviews network changes and trends to forecast future needs while determining and correcting complex network problems.
• Provide network design recommendations and solutions to network problems while determining feasibility, cost, equipment needs, and time constraints/allocations for assigned projects.
• Assist in the development of strategic direction of the network infrastructure for both the current environment and potential future environment.
• Travel to different SCDHHS offices throughout the state to provide network configuration, implementation, and maintenance on the SCDHHS network infrastructure.
• Make recommendations on specific improvements in network efficiency and effectiveness using network diagrams and reports for I/O Leadership.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues with emphasis in Routing, DNS, URL-Filtering, and IPSEC VPN tunnels.
  
  

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Experience maintaining the SolarWinds Orion platform.
• Extensive experience with configuring and installing Palo Alto network firewalls and software to meet agency and industry standards.
• Detailed at analyzing network efficiency across the entire agency network.
• Constantly reviewing network changes and trends to forecast future needs while determining and correcting complex network problems to regional offices.
• Ability to provide network design recommendations and solutions to network problems while determining feasibility, cost, equipment needs, and time constraints/allocations for assigned projects.
• Providing backup support with development of strategic direction of the network infrastructure for the network environment.
  
  

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

• Minimum 5 to 10 years Networking experience
  
  

2.5+ plus years of experience within network infrastructure, server, and system administration operations.

• Ability to design, configure, and manage configurations within the SolarWinds environment.
• Ability to design, configure, and manage Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Ability to design, configure, and manage configurations within the SolarWinds environment.
• Ability to assign appropriate priorities to work activities based on organizational goals and situational pressures.
• Ability to work on multiple network projects concurrently and sometimes independently.
• Knowledge of F5 Load-Balancers.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols, and networking software/hardware
  
  

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

• Knowledge of CISCO devices.
• Experience with Infoblox DNS, IPAM, DHCP, NTP.
• HIPAA, CDC, and other network infrastructure and server framework.
• Experience with NAC appliances (ISE and Forescout preferred).
  
  

EEO Employer

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. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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 ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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 ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.

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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. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.