Network Engineer

Job#: 3022084

Job Description:

Position Title: Network Engineer III

Job Requirements:

This is a senior level position and requires the ability to perform highly complex and diverse duties under deadlines and operating constraints.

Design, plan, analyze, and implement networks delivering services across multiple company business departments.

Must be able to make independent engineering decisions and provide technical direction for resolution.

Responsible for review and provide final engineering design specifications and service requirements.

Receives clear direction on assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions, supervisory assistance on unusual problems.

Capable of performing project engineer on large projects with the ability of mentoring, coordinating, directing, assisting, and providing technical direction to junior engineers and technicians.

Comprehensive understanding of standard engineering concepts such as high availability, redundancy, reliability and testing, security, and standards.

Superior time management skills to manage multiple complex projects smoothly and professionally on time and on budget.

Essential Duties for this position:

40% Defines, designs, and implements complex projects utilizing standard telco engineering principles and concepts, efficiency, redundancy, availability, security, and scalability, responsible for new systems' planning and implementation.

20% Defines KPIs for operational management, provides and updates operational documentation, training, and diagrams.

20% Works with management and engineering staff to determine future architecture and planning requirements and assures that needs are met by proposed future designs and long-term plans. Project coordination to include facilitating customer sales via technical support and engineering efforts.

10% Mentors and supports junior engineers and technicians.

10% Supports and manages escalations to resolution.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: *A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Technologies, Electrical Engineering, or relevant field.*

Minimum of six (6) years' experience in progressive engineering in information technology, design and implementation using engineering principles, complex project management within telecommunications including technology insertion, or related background. *

Preferred:

Experience within the telecommunications industry.

Other telecom industry or job specific certifications.

CTO - Network Engineer:

This role is part of CTO focused on technology related to Network Engineering.

Protocols & Standards:

MPLS QoS 802.11 ax/ac/n TCP/ UDP

HSRP/ VRRP TCP/ IP LACP VPRN/ VPN- BGP

eBGP/ iBGP RIP OSPF RSVP/ LDP

ISIS Mulitcast LACP VPLS

EIGRP MC-LAG

Hardware and Software:

Nokia, Juniper, Cisco, Extreme Networks, Wireshark, Reverbed, Palo Alto

Preferred Certifications:

CNNA JNCIA JNCDA JNCIE

CCNP PCNSA JNCIP PCNSE

CCIE NSR I/ II NSRA JNCIS

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.