Senior Network Engineer (LS2)

Location: Greater Richmond, VA Area

Company: Apex Systems

About the Role

The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for planning, designing, and maintaining enterprise network systems, including LAN, WAN, wireless networks, and internet connectivity. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the performance, security, and reliability of the organization’s network infrastructure across a multi-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations
• Provide ongoing maintenance, enhancements, and operational support for network systems
• Serve as a primary escalation point for network-related issues and tickets
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain connectivity across remote offices and systems
• Monitor network performance and respond proactively to alerts and incidents
• Configure and maintain firewalls, access control lists (ACLs), and IDS/IPS systems
• Maintain and troubleshoot enterprise wireless networks, including 802.1X and RADIUS authentication
• Support light Windows and Linux server troubleshooting
• Develop and maintain QoS (Quality of Service) policies
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed
• Create and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and procedures
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and help desk staff

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience supporting enterprise network environments
• CCNA required; CCNP preferred
• Strong experience with network troubleshooting and performance optimization
• Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds and Wireshark
• Knowledge of network security standards (PCI, HIPAA, FIPS preferred)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud environments (Azure preferred)
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto or other firewall platforms
• Experience with multicast routing

Why Join

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a large-scale, enterprise network environment, where you’ll have visibility into complex infrastructure, hands-on ownership, and the ability to influence performance and security across a distributed organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts
• On-demand training program
• Access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure
• Certification discounts and perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA
• Dedicated customer service team for benefits and resources
• Access to a certified Career Coach