Network Architect

Apex Systems; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K

HSA

EAP

Discount program

Training & Certification

Job summary

Everforth Apex in Boston is seeking a CCIE-certified Network Architect to design, implement, and support advanced network architectures, including routing, switching, security, and reliability. This role combines strategic design with hands-on operations to maintain uptime and performance.

You will lead troubleshooting across Cisco environments, perform RCA, contribute to security hardening, and document configurations and diagrams.

Qualifications

• CCIE certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily network operations to maintain uptime, performance, and operational continuity.
• Perform L2/L3 troubleshooting across routing, switching, and production Cisco environments (IOS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR).
• Assist with protocol redistribution, configuration updates, and change management activities.
• Support patching, upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and provide optimization recommendations.
• Contribute to security hardening and assist during incident response efforts.
• Maintain network documentation, including diagrams, SAN mappings, and configuration records.
• Provide ongoing knowledge transfer to strengthen internal operational capabilities.

Skills

Cisco Networking

CCIE Certification

Network Architecture

Tools

Cisco IOS

IOS-XE

IOS-XR

Job description

Job#: 3051364

Network Architect

Location

Boston, Massachusetts (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a CCIE certified Network Architect to deliver advanced network architecture, engineering, and operational support services. This role is expected to function at a strategic design and architecture level while also supporting critical operational needs as required. The position involves supporting daily network operations to maintain uptime, performance, and operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily network operations to maintain uptime, performance, and operational continuity.
• Perform L2/L3 troubleshooting across routing, switching, and production Cisco environments (IOS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR).
• Assist with protocol redistribution, configuration updates, and change management activities.
• Support patching, upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and provide optimization recommendations.
• Contribute to security hardening and assist during incident response efforts.
• Maintain network documentation, including diagrams, SAN mappings, and configuration records.
• Provide ongoing knowledge transfer to strengthen internal operational capabilities.

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills: Cisco Networking and CCIE Certification.

Company Overview

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Accommodations

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 [email protected] 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.

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Everforth Apex 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 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 Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.