Network Engineer I

Apex Systems; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health, dental, vision

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

HSA with HDHP

Training & certification discounts

Job summary

Everforth Apex in Anaheim, California is seeking a Network Engineer I to support a multi-site LAN/WAN environment, assisting in planning, design, and day-to-day operation of network services. The role emphasizes high availability, performance, and security.

You will troubleshoot, implement routing and switching, contribute to network documentation, and coordinate with internal teams. Relevant certifications and Cisco/NGFW experience are preferred; bachelor’s degree plus 2+ years in networking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years in lieu; 2+ years in network support.
• Solid understanding of OSI/TCP-IP and routing protocols.
• Knowledge of VPN, firewall, RADIUS/TACACS+/802.1X, and security basics.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of multi-site LAN/WAN infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot network issues using diagnostic tools.
• Assist in routing, switching, and security deployments.
• Plan, test, and deploy network changes.
• Document network diagrams and IP plans.
• Improve network performance and reliability.
• Support incident response and root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate with teams and customers on network status.
• Escalate complex issues to senior engineers.
• Follow change management procedures.

Skills

OSI model and TCP/IP

Dynamic routing (e.g., OSPF, BGP)

IP addressing/subnetting

Security principles (firewalls, VPN)

Network analysis tools

RADIUS/TACACS+/802.1X

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Cisco routing & switching

Palo Alto NGFW

Aruba ClearPass NAC

Job description

Job#: 3054933

Job Description:

Network Engineer I

Location: Anaheim, California (On-site)

Role Overview

This position supports a multi-site network environment, assisting in the planning, design, implementation, and day-to-day operation of local and wide area networks. This role provides technical support to ensure high availability, performance, and security of network services. The role may also assist in evaluating and recommending new technologies to enhance current capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of multi-site LAN/WAN infrastructure within the assigned span of control.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues using standard network analysis and diagnostic tools.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of routing, switching, and network security solutions.
• Participate in planning, testing, and deploying changes to network configurations and services.
• Contribute to the documentation of network diagrams, IP addressing plans, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Help maintain and improve network performance, reliability, and security in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Support incident response and root cause analysis efforts for network-related events.
• Coordinate with internal teams and, when required, customers to exchange information related to network status, incidents, and planned changes.
• Escalate complex issues to senior engineers while gathering and organizing relevant technical data for efficient resolution.
• Adhere to established processes, policies, and change management procedures.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field with at least 2+ years of experience in technical roles directly supporting network infrastructure; or 4+ years of hands-on experience in Network Engineering support in lieu of a degree.

Technical Skills: A solid understanding of the OSI model and TCP/IP networking fundamentals is required. This includes dynamic routing concepts (e.g., OSPF, BGP, EIGRP or similar), IP addressing and subnetting, common network topologies, and network and physical security principles. Knowledge of authentication concepts (RADIUS, TACACS+, 802.1X), encryption fundamentals, firewalls, and VPN technologies is also necessary. The ability to use network analysis tools for diagnostics is essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, Network+, PCNSE, Aruba, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching platforms.
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls (NGFW).
• Familiarity with Aruba ClearPass or similar network access control (NAC) solutions.

About Everforth Apex

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.

ADA Accommodations

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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.