Networking (E/W
Listed on 2026-08-04
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Network Engineer, Network Security
Job#: 3044249
Job Description Network SME (Aruba, Juniper, & Cloud)Duration:
Long-term contract
Location:
Oklahoma City, OK & Montgomery, AL
Travel: 25%
Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.
Required Skills & Expectations
- Aruba Network Design & Administration – Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Aruba switching, routing, wireless, and data center networking solutions while maintaining security, availability, and performance.
- Juniper Routing & Switching Expertise – Design, implement, and support Juniper networking solutions including Junos OS, routing protocols, firewall policies, and secure network architectures.
- Data Center & Enterprise Networking – Deep understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, VLANs, VRFs, EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, network segmentation, and high-availability architectures.
- Cloud Networking Architecture – Experience designing and supporting network connectivity within hybrid cloud environments, including VPC/VNet design, cloud routing, transit gateways, VPNs, Direct Connect/Express Route, and network security controls.
- Network Security & Compliance – Ability to implement secure network architectures aligned with DoD/Federal requirements, including firewall management, NAC, micro-segmentation, Zero Trust principles, STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and audit readiness activities.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Works effectively with cloud, security, systems, storage, and application teams to design solutions, resolve incidents, support ATO/RMF activities, and drive infrastructure modernization initiatives.
EEO Employer
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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 Clearly Rateds 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 Support Linc 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…
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