Job#: 3024894 Job Description: Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of network architectures, roadmaps, and technical specifications for enterprise-level networks, encompassing on-premise data centers and hybrid cloud environments.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for all network-related technologies, providing technical leadership and guidance to engineering and operations teams.
- Evaluate, recommend, and integrate new technologies such as Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) to improve network agility and efficiency.
- Design and implement robust network security solutions, including the configuration of firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and other security fabric components.
- Manage network segmentation and isolation strategies to protect sensitive data and critical systems, ensuring compliance with security standards.
- Design and manage network load-balancing solutions to ensure high availability, optimal performance, and efficient traffic distribution across the network.
- Oversee the implementation of routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP) to ensure network stability, performance, and scalability across multi-site and global environments.
- Ensure the design of secure interconnectivity between on-premise infrastructure, cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure), and remote access points.
- Develop comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, topologies, and implementation plans, and provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for complex network issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity, cloud engineering, and application development, to align network architecture with business goals and security requirements.
- Stay current on emerging networking and security trends, technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Required skills and qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, with at least 5 years in a network architect role designing enterprise-level networks.
- Expert-level knowledge and hands-on experience with routing and switching protocols and configuration (e.g., Cisco, Juniper).
- Extensive experience with network security technologies, including firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Check Point), IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
- Proven experience in architecting and implementing secure solutions for on-premise and cloud (IaaS/PaaS) environments.
- Strong knowledge of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) principles and practical experience with SDN technologies.
- Expertise in designing and managing load-balancing systems for high-traffic applications.
- Experience with network modeling, capacity planning, and performance analysis.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.
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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