Network Engineer

Job#: 3017723

Job Description:

Apex Systems is hiring for an Entry Level Network Engineer for a major Healthcare company.

12 month contract with possibility to extend.

FULLY remote anywhere in the US. Must be willing to work EAST COAST hours.

You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

About the role:

This team is responsible for daily certificate lifecycle operations across the enterprise. Its mission is to prevent certificate-related outages and security incidents by ensuring certificates are identified, renewed, validated, and tracked correctly before expiration.

This role is part of a broader initiative to formalize certificate ownership and operations.

The team acts as the first line of defense against certificate failures by:

Monitoring certificate alerts

Coordinating renewals with application and platform teams

Validating certificate replacements

Ensuring ownership and follow-through

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field

1+ years experience

Technical Skills:

Experience with the following:

Storage Area Network

Cisco Firewalls

Enterprise-wide network projects, including fault tolerant LAN/WAN/SANs and disaster recovery

Implementation and design of QoS and traffic prioritization

MPLS, ATM, Frame Relay, and SONET network deployments

Foundational Understanding of TLS/Certificates

Basic Linux / Windows Command-Line Exposure

Ticketing & Operational Discipline

Soft Skills:

Clear communication

Calm execution during time-sensitive work

Day to Day:

The team operates within a collaborative, operations-focused environment.

They work closely with:

Application teams

Platform / infrastructure teams

Security and compliance partners

Culture emphasizes:

Process adherence

Work is structured, predictable, and highly documented, with strong peer support.

Key initiatives the team supports:

Certificate inventory accuracy

Expiration reduction and outage prevention

Gradual movement toward certificate automation

Standardization of certificate practices across teams

Responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing certificate expiration alerts and daily queues
• Identifying the owning team for expiring certificates
• Opening or updating tickets to track renewal progress
• Assisting with certificate issuance or reissuance using established tools
• Validating certificate installation (e.g., checking endpoints or configurations)
• Communicating status updates to stakeholders
• Escalating risks when timelines or ownership are unclear

The work is repeatable, process-driven, and measurable, with clear handoffs.

Performance Expectations & Metrics

Success in this role is measured by:

• Certificates renewed before expiration
• Accuracy of validation and documentation
• SLA adherence on certificate-related tickets
• Reduction in last-minute escalations
• Clear, professional communication with partner teams
• Consistent use of runbooks and standard procedures

What Makes This Role Unique?

• Direct, visible impact on system reliability and security
• Exposure to a wide range of technologies and application types
• Excellent foundation for careers in:
  • Security engineering
  • Platform operations
  • SRE or infrastructure roles
• Structured learning path with hands-on experience in a critical domain
• Opportunity to become a trusted operational expert in a high-risk, high-value area

EEO Employer

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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 uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

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.