Systems Engineer

Job#: 3019418

Job Description:
Systems Engineer 4 - Wireless Systems Engineering

Location: Remote (8am-5pm AKT)

Contract: 6 months, strong possibility of extension

Start Date: ASAP

Background Check: Required
Role Overview

A national telecommunications provider is seeking a Wireless-focused Systems Engineer 4 to support a wide range of wireless network operations and modernization initiatives. This engineer will help offload mid-level engineering tasks so senior engineers can focus on major strategic efforts.

You will join a collaborative engineering organization of roughly ten team members, working directly with senior leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong wireless systems knowledge along with comfort in Linux-based environments, automation workflows, and policy-driven traffic systems.

Key strategic initiatives you will support include:

• Deployment of next-generation DOCSIS 4.0 technologies and expansion of high-bandwidth service offerings
• Upgrades to a policy-management platform used for traffic, subscriber, and service-level control

Key Responsibilities

• Support wireless telephony systems, wireless protocols, and wireless network operations across the provider's service ecosystem
• Assist with automation optimization for wireless and network services to improve delivery speed and overall reliability
• Log into policy-control devices (e.g., Sandvine TPS) to update scripts, modify policies, and support traffic-shaping initiatives
• Update and maintain ITDR scopes, documentation, and operational readiness materials
• Support monitoring and management of facility alarms and wireless sensors across remote network sites
• Contribute to diagnostics, wireless fault monitoring, and compliance reporting
• Assist with DHCP, DNS, and routing tasks that support wireless service delivery
• Collaborate with engineering teams to streamline workflows and accelerate execution of network modernization projects

Required Skills & Experience

• Foundational understanding of wireless telephony systems and wireless protocols
• Experience supporting wireless network infrastructure in telecom, broadband, or fiber-based environments
• Strong Linux networking and systems administration
• IPv4 and IPv6 fundamentals
• DNS & DHCP configuration/support
• Layer 3 routing
• Bash scripting
• Familiarity with DOCSIS 3.0 cable-modem protocols (supporting role, not primary focus)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Sandvine or policy-management platforms (highly valuable)
• RedHat certifications (RHCSA or RHCE)
• Background in wireless systems engineering, wireless policy management, or telecom operations
• Experience with wireless monitoring, wireless alarms, or remote facility wireless systems

Education & Certifications

• Relevant professional experience in wireless or systems engineering
• Certifications such as:
  • Certified Systems Administrator
  • RHCSA
  • RHCE

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.