Network Engineer

Job#: 3035134

Job Description:
Network Engineer

Location: Houston, Texas (Partial Remote- onsite 4 days a week in Houston)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a Network Engineer to support a critical network monitoring transformation initiative. This mid-level role will focus on the implementation, configuration, and optimization of LogicMonitor as the primary monitoring platform while supporting a transition from a legacy system. The position is central to ensuring network stability, visibility, and performance across a mission-critical environment that includes fiber and microwave network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, implement, and support LogicMonitor for enterprise network monitoring.
• Perform MIB and OID translations to enable accurate alerting and device visibility.
• Import vendor MIBs and translate device logs into actionable monitoring logic.
• Develop and maintain alerts, rules, and monitoring logic across network devices.
• Perform alert validation and matching across parallel monitoring systems.
• Create and manage sites and devices within the monitoring platform.
• Manage incidents and tickets, integrated with ServiceNow.
• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and verification of alerts and monitoring accuracy.
• Support cross-functional teams, including substation operations, security, and network services.
• Provide status updates and progress reporting to leadership.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 3-4 years of experience supporting network monitoring environments in an enterprise setting.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of network protocols, infrastructure, MIBs, OIDs, and SNMP-based monitoring.
• Experience creating and managing alerts, monitoring rules, and device configurations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and validate monitoring accuracy and alerting logic.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to report progress to stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with LogicMonitor.
• Experience with ServiceNow integration or other ITSM tools.
• A background in telecom or network engineering environments.
• Experience working with parallel systems or during platform migrations.

Work Environment

This is a contract position with the potential for extension and conversion to a full-time role. The work schedule is hybrid, requiring on-site presence Monday through Thursday(2 different Houston locations), with Fridays designated for remote work. This role requires the ability to work on a W-2 basis.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $35.00 and $42.00 per hour. A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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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 ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: 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.