Network Engineer

Job#: 2064239

Job Description:

Position: Network Engineer

Location: Northridge, CA - On-Site 5 Days/Week

Employment Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 12 months with strong potential for extension/conversion.

Pay rate: $80 - 95 per hour (W2)

Overview:

Our client is seeking a skilled Network Engineer for a project replicating a critical test rack system from another site. This hands-on role supports Integration & Test (I&T) teams by designing, configuring, and troubleshooting network infrastructure in a lab environment. You'll blend networking expertise with IT support, ensuring seamless connectivity for device communications and AWS integration. If you thrive in a fast-paced, physical lab setting and love solving complex problems, this is your chance to shine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and configure a test rack network to match the other sites system, focusing on switch setup and replication.
• Implement and troubleshoot network connectivity for systems and AWS integration.
• Configure and manage firewalls, data traffic, and security protocols.
• Perform hands-on installation and cabling of network hardware (switches, routers, modems).
• Support IT tasks, including Linux server administration, workstation setup, and basic troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with I&T teams to enable test environment configurations.
• Document network schematics, configurations, and procedures for team use.
• Identify optimization opportunities within cost and schedule constraints.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience configuring network devices (e.g., Juniper, Cisco, SonicWALL).
• Proficiency with network operating systems (e.g., Junos OS, Cisco IOS/NX-OS, SonicOS).
• Strong troubleshooting skills using tools like ping, packet analyzers, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with Linux system administration (file management, configuration).
• Familiarity with IP addressing, DNS (hostnames, CNAMEs), and network fundamentals (OSI model).
• Comfort with physical hardware setup and lab environments.
• Ability to work on-site 4-5 days/week (some flexibility possible).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: JNCIA-Junos, JNCIS-SP, CCNA, CCNP (JNCIE or CCIE a plus).
• Experience with communication systems, AWS networking, or test lab setups.
• Windows server administration and firewall configuration experience.
• Track record of learning new tools quickly and taking ownership of complex projects.

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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 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.