Job#: 3031347 Job Description: ***Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance as a condition and continuation of employment***Seeking to hire a Sr Network Engineer responsible for the architecture, design, deployment, and optimization of client's high-traffic, carrier-grade network infrastructure. The ideal candidate has deep, hands-on experience maintaining five-nines (99.999%) availability in a dedicated infrastructure (utilizing dark fiber, wavelength services), service provider, and/or large-scale data center. You will lead complex troubleshooting, ensure robust security, and drive network modernization, including advanced L0 optimization, IPv4/IPv6 transition and SDN (L0-L3) automation physical transport, data link, and network layers simultaneously. This position will require up to 25% of travel.
Key Responsibilities:- Architecture & Design: Design, implement, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and resilient IP network infrastructure (MPLS, IP/Ethernet).
- Operations & Troubleshooting: Provide Tier 3/4 escalation support, conducting deep-packet inspection and root cause analysis (RCA) for complex outages.
- Routing & Switching: Manage and optimize advanced routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and ISIS, specifically focusing on traffic engineering and internet peering.
- Carrier Grade Technologies: Implement and manage carrier-grade NAT (CGNAT) for IPv4/IPv6 transition, AAA/RADIUS infrastructure, and high-capacity wireless/mobility cores.
- Performance Optimization: Maximize network performance through continuous monitoring and capacity planning to handle high-traffic volumes.
- Automation: Develop and implement automation scripts using Python, Ansible, or Terraform to streamline configuration, provisioning, and MOP (Method of Procedure) execution.
- Security & Compliance: Ensure compliance with security standards (e.g., ISO27001, PCI-DSS) and implement network-level security, such as DDoS protection and lawful intercept.
- Documentation: Create and maintain detailed network diagrams, MOPs, and technical documentation.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications & Experience: - Masters Degree in Network Engineering or related field + 8 years experience or Bachelors Degree in Network Engineering or related field + 10 years experience. 5+ years experience with provisioning carrier class networks.
Required Skills & Experience- Experience: 5 -15+ years in network engineering, specifically within a service provider, ISP, or carrier-grade data center environment.
- Technical Proficiency (L2-L3): TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS, IKE, IPSEC, VPNs, and VLANs.
- Technical Proficiency (L0-L2): SONET/SDH,FDDI, OTN (ITU-T G.709, OTU4, OTU2)
- Hardware Expertise: Hands-on experience with carrier-grade platforms (e.g., Ciena, Cisco ASR/NCS/Nexus, Juniper MX/Mist, Nokia, or Arista).
- Automation/Scripting: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Python or Ansible.
- Linux/Unix: Strong Linux CLI skills.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Certifications: CCNP/CCIE (Service Provider or Routing & Switching) preferred, but no required.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with CGNAT platforms (e.g., F5 BIG-IP, A10 Networks).
- Knowledge of 5G core networking or virtualized platforms (VMware, OpenStack).
- Experience with Fiber transport technologies (DWDM, ROADM, WSS, PON).
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.
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