Network Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Network Engineer to enhance our engineering department. This role is essential for supporting our network infrastructure, contributing to major upgrade projects, and ensuring the stability and performance of our systems. The position involves working with a range of technologies in a dynamic environment, offering an opportunity to influence both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an escalation point for the help desk to resolve network-related issues.
• Collaborate with field engineers on hardware installations, configurations, and maintenance.
• Participate in major projects, including a Wi-Fi 7 upgrade, migration from Cisco Meraki to Fortinet SD-WAN, and deployment of a new guest Wi-Fi captive portal.
• Aid in the long-term project of migrating the on-premise data center to an Azure environment.
• Work with technologies including Cisco, Ruckus, Arista, and Fortinet.
• Manage network performance using tools such as SolarWinds and handle ticketing through ServiceNow.
• During less busy periods, pivot to project-based work, focusing on network upgrades and architectural planning.
• Travel may be required for large-scale projects, estimated at approximately 10% annually.

Experience

A minimum of three years of network engineering experience is required.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Cisco Command Line Interface (CLI).
• Experience with network monitoring tools, specifically SolarWinds.
• Familiarity with Wi-Fi technologies and deployment in a commercial setting.
• Experience with BGP.
• Familiarity with Ruckus wired or wireless solutions.
• Experience with ServiceNow for ticketing.

Benefits

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 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, 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 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.

About the Company

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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everforth Apex 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.

Contact Information

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