Apex Systems

Job#: 2079918

Job Description:

Description:

Job Description: Assists in the planning, forecasting, implementation, and identification of resource requirements for network systems of high complexity. Designs and establishes protocol compatibility standards, develops and implements network enhancements, and makes recommendations for improvement. Responsible for the implementation of network architecture and designs.

Core Skills and Responsibilities:

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Integrates and schematically depicts communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links, and protocols into complete network configurations.
• Participates in network planning, network architecture design, and engineering.
• Develops and implements approved methods of procedure (MOP).
• Performs network problem resolution by providing escalated tier support across organizations and to third-party vendors.
• Works on one or more projects as a project team member, occasionally as a project team lead.
• Coaches less experienced staff.
• Adheres to industry-specific local, state, and federal regulations as applicable.
• Knows, understands, and follows company policy.
• Performs other duties as requested by the manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, adapting as needed
• Demonstrated in-depth data networking knowledge (OSI and TCP/IP Model, and Optical Transport).
• Demonstrated grasp of route path engineering concepts using industry standard routing protocols (BGP, ISIS, OSPF, Multicast).
• Strong understanding of Layer 2 technologies such as fault-tolerance, redundancy, and overlays (STP/Fabric-Path, vPC/MLAG, HSRP/VRRP, VXLAN/EVPN).
• Topological understanding of network design/architecture, such as data center spine/leaf and backbone confederated, or hub-and-spoke, autonomous systems
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of network designing software, such as Lucid Charts or Visio.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of Network Engineering-related work.
• Industry and vendor-specific certifications and training (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, HP, F5, A10, Palo Alto)

Working Conditions:

• May work in the Network Lab Data Center Environment
• Office Environment

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 employeeservices@apexsystems.com 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.

Pay Range:

$35 - $50 per hour