Apex Systems
Network Engineer
Apex Systems, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Job Title:
Network EngineerLocation:
Richmond, VA ( 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)Pay:
$50/hourContract : Long term contractWe are seeking a skilled Network Engineer, who will be responsible for the engineering and operational activities for the campus and datacenter networks. This role will be expected to collaborate with other engineers and Infrastructure Architect for project and operational designs. The Network Engineer is expected to be a self-starter who is comfortable prioritizing and effectively managing their daily workload. This position requires any successful candidate to be able to analyze, troubleshoot and resolve highly complex issues within the network.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Expert level experience in routing & switching, Wi-Fi and network packet brokers to design, implement, and support our datacenter and campus networks.Provide day to day operational support for VRS' Arista LAN and Wi-Fi infrastructureReviews network designs for an EVPN, VxLAN, leaf-spine architecture and make recommendations for deployment, upgrades, enhancements or improvements as requiredDeploying and maintaining Aristas NDR and AGNI Security solutionsDevelop and maintain a network infrastructure monitoring and alerting strategySupport interoperability between Arista and other networking solutions including Cisco and Palo AltoAssist with configuration buildouts including creating network provisioning automation using Python and tools such as Chef or AnsibleContinuously improving processes and documentation for network assetsParticipate in troubleshooting incidents for VRS and coordinate with vendor support as requiredBuild and maintain partnership with external vendors, including Arista TACTranslate complex business requirements and objectives into leaf-spine network solutionsContinues technology, security, and networking training to maintain expertiseSupporting VRS business services by completing requests and resolving incidents in documented SLA timings; as well as following all change management processesEnsuring security solutions, policies, and procedures are sufficient to meet and respond to threats to our network infrastructureOther duties as assignedRequired Skills and Experience:
Network Industry Certification preferred Arista ACE 3 or aboveExpert working knowledge of CloudVisionExperience with Arista (preferably) or other commercial Wi-Fi platform10+ years working experience with network technologies including network design and deployments of Campus and Data Center networks.Expert knowledge of leaf-spine architecturesExpert knowledge in the following areas: Ethernet, VLANs, VxLAN, VPN, IP Routing, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, IPsec, MACsec, Multicast, QoS, Wi-Fi, VoIP, and 802.1XExpertise in at least one area of Data Center related technologies - Openstack, SDN, NFV, Load Balancers, Virtualization, Linux toolsBackground in Perl, Python, Scripting for creating network automation is highly desiredExcellent customer service and verbal communication skillsExcellent written skills and desire to document network infrastructuresExperience with working in an ITIL or similar service operational environmentDesired Skills:
Palo Alto firewall experienceCitrix NetScaler or load balancing experienceZscaler Secure Private Access experienceNutanix Flow or virtual machine micro-segmentation experience preferredMicrosoft Azure networking knowledge a plusExperience working with a Network Access Control solutionEducation and/or ExperienceBachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred and 10+ years' experience with technology organizations required.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178 .
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.
Network EngineerLocation:
Richmond, VA ( 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)Pay:
$50/hourContract : Long term contractWe are seeking a skilled Network Engineer, who will be responsible for the engineering and operational activities for the campus and datacenter networks. This role will be expected to collaborate with other engineers and Infrastructure Architect for project and operational designs. The Network Engineer is expected to be a self-starter who is comfortable prioritizing and effectively managing their daily workload. This position requires any successful candidate to be able to analyze, troubleshoot and resolve highly complex issues within the network.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Expert level experience in routing & switching, Wi-Fi and network packet brokers to design, implement, and support our datacenter and campus networks.Provide day to day operational support for VRS' Arista LAN and Wi-Fi infrastructureReviews network designs for an EVPN, VxLAN, leaf-spine architecture and make recommendations for deployment, upgrades, enhancements or improvements as requiredDeploying and maintaining Aristas NDR and AGNI Security solutionsDevelop and maintain a network infrastructure monitoring and alerting strategySupport interoperability between Arista and other networking solutions including Cisco and Palo AltoAssist with configuration buildouts including creating network provisioning automation using Python and tools such as Chef or AnsibleContinuously improving processes and documentation for network assetsParticipate in troubleshooting incidents for VRS and coordinate with vendor support as requiredBuild and maintain partnership with external vendors, including Arista TACTranslate complex business requirements and objectives into leaf-spine network solutionsContinues technology, security, and networking training to maintain expertiseSupporting VRS business services by completing requests and resolving incidents in documented SLA timings; as well as following all change management processesEnsuring security solutions, policies, and procedures are sufficient to meet and respond to threats to our network infrastructureOther duties as assignedRequired Skills and Experience:
Network Industry Certification preferred Arista ACE 3 or aboveExpert working knowledge of CloudVisionExperience with Arista (preferably) or other commercial Wi-Fi platform10+ years working experience with network technologies including network design and deployments of Campus and Data Center networks.Expert knowledge of leaf-spine architecturesExpert knowledge in the following areas: Ethernet, VLANs, VxLAN, VPN, IP Routing, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, IPsec, MACsec, Multicast, QoS, Wi-Fi, VoIP, and 802.1XExpertise in at least one area of Data Center related technologies - Openstack, SDN, NFV, Load Balancers, Virtualization, Linux toolsBackground in Perl, Python, Scripting for creating network automation is highly desiredExcellent customer service and verbal communication skillsExcellent written skills and desire to document network infrastructuresExperience with working in an ITIL or similar service operational environmentDesired Skills:
Palo Alto firewall experienceCitrix NetScaler or load balancing experienceZscaler Secure Private Access experienceNutanix Flow or virtual machine micro-segmentation experience preferredMicrosoft Azure networking knowledge a plusExperience working with a Network Access Control solutionEducation and/or ExperienceBachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred and 10+ years' experience with technology organizations required.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178 .
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.