Job#: 3046994 Job Description: Apex Systems is looking to hire an ONSITE
Cisco Network Engineer for our client based out of
Greensboro, NC.
This assignment is anticipated to be a 6-month contract with strong potential for extension; however, Apex Systems cannot guarantee the length of this assignment.
This will also have a first-shift Monday-Friday schedule.
Responsibilities:- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure supporting both LAN and WAN environments.
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco networking equipment, including routers, switches, and wireless solutions.
- Administer and support next-generation firewall solutions, with a focus on Palo Alto platforms and security policies.
- Monitor network performance, availability, and security, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
- Support network segmentation, routing, switching, and firewall rule design to meet performance and security requirements.
- Perform network upgrades, patches, and configuration changes in accordance with change-management processes.
- Collaborate with security, systems, and application teams to support infrastructure initiatives and integrations.
- Troubleshoot complex network and connectivity issues across multiple environments.
- Contribute to network documentation, standards, and best-practice development.
- Participate in architecture discussions and provide input on future network and security enhancements.
Experience:- 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise network environments.
- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies (routing, switching, VLANs, WAN, VPN).
- Proven experience configuring and supporting Palo Alto firewalls, including policy management and troubleshooting.
- Solid understanding of network security principles and traffic-flow analysis.
- Experience working with firewalls, VPNs, and secure network segmentation.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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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.
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