IT - Network Engineer - Expert Level

Apex Systems; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 138,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a highly experienced Principal Network Technologist to architect, design, and operate complex enterprise and industrial networks in an on-site role in Spring, TX. The candidate will lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and influence long-term networking strategy while collaborating with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

The role requires deep expertise in routing, security, traffic flows, analytics, and network automation, with a focus on scalable,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in architecting and operating enterprise and industrial networks.
• Deep knowledge of routing protocols, security, traffic flows, and network operations.
• Ability to analyze logs/traffic for root-cause analysis and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, implement, operate, optimize, and troubleshoot complex enterprise and industrial networks.
• Apply deep knowledge of network technologies, routing protocols, security, traffic flows, and network operations.
• Analyze network logs, traffic patterns, and packet captures to identify issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Design scalable end-to-end network solutions from business requirements.
• Gather technical requirements and translate them into practical designs and solutions.
• Evaluate networking technologies and platforms to determine their value.
• Partner with customers, engineering teams, vendors to deliver complex initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve network operations through orchestration, automation, and optimization.
• Serve as SME across multiple networking focus areas.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers.
• Stay current on networking trends through industry participation.
• Influence long-term technology strategy, talent development, and vendor partnerships.

Skills

Enterprise network architecture

Industrial networks

Routing and switching

Network security

Network automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Packet analysis tools

Network monitoring tools

Job description

# IT - Network Engineer - Expert LevelApply**Job#: 3055848****Job Description:**Principal Network Technologist / Network ArchitectPosition OverviewThis opportunity is on-site in Spring, TX.We are seeking a highly experienced **Principal Network Technologist** to serve as a technical subject matter expert supporting complex business and industrial network environments.This is a senior-level, hands-on technical leadership role focused on how enterprise and industrial networks are **architected, designed, operated, secured, optimized, and automated**. The ideal candidate brings deep networking expertise across multiple technical areas and is comfortable solving complex problems, evaluating emerging technologies, and influencing long-term technology strategy.This individual will work closely with internal customers, technical teams, partners, and technology vendors to translate business needs into scalable and reliable network solutions.Key Responsibilities* Architect, design, implement, operate, optimize, and troubleshoot **complex enterprise and industrial networks**.* Apply deep knowledge of **network technologies, routing protocols, network security, traffic flows, and network operations**.* Analyze network logs, traffic patterns, and packet/data captures to identify issues and perform **event correlation and root-cause analysis**.* Design scalable end-to-end network solutions based on technical and business requirements.* Gather technical requirements from customers and stakeholders and translate them into practical network designs and business solutions.* Evaluate networking technologies, platforms, tools, and emerging solutions to determine their potential value to the organization.* Partner with customers, engineering teams, vendors, and technology partners to deliver complex network initiatives.* Identify opportunities to improve network operations through **orchestration, automation, and optimization**.* Serve as a recognized **Subject Matter Expert (SME)** across multiple networking focus areas.* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and other technology professionals, helping develop their technical capabilities.* Stay current on networking trends and emerging technologies through participation in industry and technical communities.* Provide technical insight that can help influence long-term technology strategy, talent development, and strategic vendor partnerships.Ideal BackgroundWe are looking for someone with significant experience in several of the following areas:* Enterprise network architecture and engineering* Industrial or operational network environments* Routing and switching* Network routing protocols* Network security* Network troubleshooting and performance optimization* Packet captures and traffic-flow analysis* Network monitoring and log analysis* Network automation and orchestration* Network architecture and solution design* Technology/vendor evaluation* Technical requirements gathering* Working directly with customers and business stakeholders* Technical leadership and mentoring *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.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**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.**Everforth 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. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Spring, TX, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 19, 2026**Pay Range:** $100 - $120 per hour