Engineer- Data - III

Apex Systems; Southlake (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is seeking a Network Engineer to join their Network Edge Operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for engineering and deploying network configurations to support 5G services, requiring strong technical skills and attention to detail. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employee stock purchase program

401k retirement plan

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Access to training and certification prep

Qualifications

• Experience with IP Layer 1-3 (IPv4/IPv6) for Edge Networks.
• Hands on experience with deploying network configurations for virtualized services.
• Proven track record of managing large, complex network configurations.

Responsibilities

• Engineer IP edge networks for 5G services.
• Automate network configurations using MOPs.
• Oversee network builds from procurement to 'In Service'.

Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Network Engineering

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Five or more years of work experience

Tools

BGP

OSPF

VXLAN

Cisco (CCIE)

Nokia networking certifications

Job description

Can be fully remoteThe successful candidate will join the Network Edge Operations (NEO) team with responsibilities to engineer and deploy the network fabric configuration to support our strategic 5G direction.The candidate will assume engineering responsibilities for the Spine/Leaf fabric networks to successfully engineer and automate the network configurations in Service Aggregation Point (SAP) locations throughout the NEO markets.The candidate must demonstrate problem solving and attention to detail in order to achieve our strategic Spine/Leaf fabric (eNSE) project goals.The candidate will work to create an environment of teamwork and cooperation with all stakeholders including; territories, edge, and design.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strengths in the following areas:

• Responsible for engineering IP edge networks at Service Aggregation Points (SAP) and Transport Aggregation Points (TAP) to support the networking configuration needed to build and migrate 5G services.
• Engineer the IP (L2/L3) and routing of the spine / leaf network configuration through the use of automated systems and Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for configuration deployment.
• Attention to detail, especially in the area of managing site specific information for the eNSE (spine/leaf fabric) devices such as IP addresses, device names, policy names, neighbor peering information, BGP communities, etc.
• Review the MOPs/automation templates with peers and correct as necessary.
• Read and understand new and changing design models and templates to support new application versions, migrations and deployments.
• Provide feedback to automation teams on how to update workflows.
• Engineering network solutions with a strong interaction between application teams, design and the network management center.
• Working with underlay and overlay controllers for network creation, network modeling, and network deployments.
• Overseeing network builds from procurement to “In Service”.
• Work with peer teams to ensure new networks are built and migrated to meet key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Must have a strong ability to understand end to end call flows for deploying network services.
• Managing network engineering projects to deliver on time.
• Project oversight and ownership.

Youll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or five or more years of work experience.
• Experience with IP Layer 1-3 (IPv4/IPv6) for Edge Networks and strong knowledge of VXLAN and/or fabric networking.
• Hands on experience with deploying network configurations for virtualized services.
• Experience building MOPs and or leveraging automated configuration tools to deploy network configurations.
• Must have a proven track record of managing large, complex and detailed network configurations.
• Hands on experience with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and OSPF or IS-IS.
• Cisco (CCIE) or Nokia networking certifications.

Even better if you have:

• Worked with Cisco (VTS) or Nokia (Nuage) tools.
• The position is daytime work with occasional nighttime maintenance window work."

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 retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. 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.

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 [e-mail] 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.

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.