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Job#: 2061701
Job Description:
Network Security Specialist III
San Diego, CA
Contract to Hire
Onsite 2 days per week, with an option to work from home 3 days.
We are seeking a Senior Network Administrator for a Contract to Hire opportunity based in San Diego, CA. This role will report to an office 2-3 days per week and has the option to work from home the remainder. The selected candidate will be support a US Government customer and will be responsible for analysis, administration, and support of voice, video, and data communications networks.
Responsibilities:
Required Skills
Clearance Level required: Secret
Certifications (IAT Level II)
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 or .
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.
Job Description:
Network Security Specialist III
San Diego, CA
Contract to Hire
Onsite 2 days per week, with an option to work from home 3 days.
We are seeking a Senior Network Administrator for a Contract to Hire opportunity based in San Diego, CA. This role will report to an office 2-3 days per week and has the option to work from home the remainder. The selected candidate will be support a US Government customer and will be responsible for analysis, administration, and support of voice, video, and data communications networks.
Responsibilities:
- Perform system administration and maintain operations of ESS servers (ePolicy Orchestrator/Agent Handlers)
- Maintain ESS compliance with DISA, US Cyber Command, JFHQ DoDIN and Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command operations orders (OPORDs), Fragmentary orders (FRAGOs), Change Tasking Orders (CTOs), and other DoD configuration compliance requirements
- Execute and monitor the progress of software deployments, upgrades, and installation of Trellix Agent, ENS Threat Prevention, ENS Firewall, DLP and other ESS security modules to host computers
- Provide performance tuning to systems and troubleshoot ESS components which span a large and complex environment
- Configure, test and deploy ESS policies based on STIG requirements
- Experience building queries, dashboards, and reports
- Create exceptions and/or exclusions within ENS Threat Prevention policies as needed
- Provide OS level support for Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator software configuration and updates
- Troubleshoot product deployment issues on host systems
- Create, test and implement DLP policies for device control and data protection
- Brief leadership regarding compliance as needed
- Work effectively independently as well as within a team environment
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic and ability and willingness to take on new challenges
Required Skills
- 5-7 years of related experience
- Must have a DoD issued ESS Certification
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- VMWare Experience
- Windows Server 2016 or higher experience
- Microsoft SQL Server experience
- Linux experience
- Experience applying DISA STIGs/Security Patches
- Strong writing skills with SOP and Policy development relevant to ESS
- Computing environment certificate, CCNA, or equivalent within 6 months of hire
Clearance Level required: Secret
Certifications (IAT Level II)
- CCNA Security
- CySA **
- GICSP
- GSEC
- Security CE
- CND
- SSCP
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 or .
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.
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