Firewall Engineer

Job#: 2063650

Job Description:

(80% Remote / Direct Hire) - Network Incident Response / Firewall Engineer -

** Work Schedule: 10:00pm - 6:00am **

Apex Systems has an Immediate Need for an (80% Remote) Network Incident Response / Firewall Engineer in San Antonio, TX !! This will be a "Permanent-Direct Hire" Opportunity, offering Full Salary & Benefits, supporting one of Largest Government-DoD Clients across the United States. Please see below for Complete Details.

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- Job Title: Network Incident Response / Firewall Engineer

- Location: ** 80% Remote ** / San Antonio, TX

- Contract Layout: "Permanent-Direct Hire"

- Work Schedule: 10:00pm - 6:00am(Night Shift)

- Starting Salary at Perm Hire: $95,000 - $105,000 + Full Benefits

*** REQUIREMENTS ***

• Secret Security Clearance (Eligibility)
• Security+CE
• CCNA
• 2+ Years of Overall Network Firewall, NOC, Incident Response, or Similar Network Security Experience
• 4+ Years of Overall/Combined Network Support
• Experience with the following Network protocols and services:
• Routing Protocols (OSPF, BGP)
• Access Control Lists
• Layer 2 Switching
• Spanning Tree
• Packet Analysis

Job Description

• Evaluate circumstances, identify root causes, and develop a plan for resolution.
• Provide Tier I/II helpdesk support for all tenants in the DHA network.
• Triage issues and resolve and/or escalate to the appropriate network teams for remediation.
• Engage with internal and external customers to provide status updates on network issues.
• Troubleshoot issues with a variety of different network devices and protocols.
• Work in a team setting and make recommendations related to troubleshooting, device configuration, and documentation.
• Document projects, support actions, and other administrative artifacts to serve as reference material for related support activities and management staff.
• Ensure incidents and service requests adhere to established service level agreements.
• Resolve issues in a timely manner dealing with a variety of different network devices and protocols following applicable reporting formats.
• Support shifts to cover a 24x7 operational environment when required.

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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.