Network Engineer - Placement - Apex Systems

Job#: 2023827

Job Description:

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Job Title: Network Engineer
Client: Inova Health Systems
Nice to Have Certification(s): CCNA or CCNP Certified
Interview Process: One step hour long Microsoft Teams interview
Pay Rate Hourly/Salary Range: $62.50/HR-$67.30/HR and $130,000-$140,000
Contract Type/Length: 6-Month Contract (Potential to be longer than a 6 month contract)
Location/Hours of Operation: 45745 Nokes Blvd Sterling Virginia 100% onsite and Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm (Need to be flexible on schedule)  
Daily Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot switches and UPSs.

• Assist with the network closet audits.

• Initiate and complete tasks without continual reminders.

• Responsible for: cabling, racking, and labeling of the switches.

• Manage escalations and sub-cases to ensure timely and high quality resolution of all issues.

• Define and manage disaster recovery and business continuity standard operating procedures.

• Participate in a on-call rotation with an understanding that additional work hours may be required.

• Proactively research industry trends and shares information/recommendations with appropriate stakeholders.

• Develop or lead the creation of installations, configurations, and the maintenance of policies and procedures.

• Works well independently in the resolution of problems while allowing for other team members to continue to work on other tasks

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures and security requirements as well as all federal, state and contractual obligations

• Develops and implements strategies for providing facilitative support resulting in fewer incidents, increased availability and/or accelerated deployments.

• Proactively identify and implement successful preventive measures as evidenced by minimal issues associated with assigned systems and implementations.

• Support the GE Patient monitoring project onsite at various hospitals working alongside the biomed team to support the migration of the patient monitoring systems.

• Demonstrate the ability to resolve problems effectively and efficiently while being required to ensure minimal disruptions and unplanned downtime of assigned systems.

• Using established standards, or under the direction of an Architect, you will manage data communications infrastructure such as switches, routers, firewalls, power equipment and supporting infrastructure.

• Act as a technical point of contact during Business/Disaster Recovery planning and preparedness efforts by participating in meetings, developing and documenting plans/procedures as well as participating in tests for responsible systems.

Requirements Qualifications:

• Candidate must have strong, demonstrable skills in following and appropriately applying established policies and procedures.

• Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP and other protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, spanning tree, DNS, DHCP and firewall policies.

• Five years, minimum, of experience working hands on with enterprise ticketing systems, network monitoring tools and packet capture tools.

• Seven or more years, minimum, of experience in an enterprise networking environment with both administration and problem resolution of enterprise Cisco equipment required.

Nice to Have Certification:

• Certified Cisco Network Associate CCNA or Certified Cisco Network Professional CCNP

Technical Skills:

• Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional cooperation, understanding, trust and credibility.

• Must be able to clearly and timely communicate technical/complex information both verbally and in writing.

• Willing and competent in performing multiple tasks concurrently and responding to emergency situations effectively.

• Ability to independently plan, organize and document complex system support activities and to configure systems to be consistent with institutional policies/procedures.

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.

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.