Senior Network Engineer

Apex Systems; Seattle (WA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 103.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Seattle to design, deploy and support our global network. You will manage LAN/WAN, data center core, wireless, firewalls, VPNs and cloud connectivity while ensuring performance and security.

You will lead projects, mentor peers, and partner with security and operations to implement automation, scripting and IaC approaches. A strong Cisco/VMware background with Azure experience is essential.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise network environments (Cisco routing, switching and firewalls, IPSec VPN, ISE).
• 3+ years of virtualization platforms (Nutanix AHV or VMware vSphere).
• 2+ years of experience with enterprise load balancers (F5).
• 3+ years with private/public cloud integrations, including Azure, SaaS and IaaS architectures.

Responsabilidades

• Install, configure and maintain LAN/WAN, data center core, wireless, firewalls, VPN and cloud connectivity.
• Lead infrastructure projects from design through handover and mentor team members.
• Provide front-line support and act as escalation point for Service Desk and operations teams.

Conocimientos

Cisco routing

Cisco switching

IPSec VPN

Cisco ISE

Nutanix AHV

VMware vSphere

F5 load balancers

Azure

Automation scripting

Python

PowerShell

Ansible

Network troubleshooting

Network security

Documentation

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Herramientas

Lucidchart

MS Visio

Veeam

Descripción del empleo

## Job Description# Senior Network EngineerApply**Job#: 3058071****Job Description:**Job Description:About the jobApplicants must be a resident and work from one of the following states: WA, with occasional travel to our headquarters, located in Seattle, WA. Why We Need You The Senior Network Engineer position designs, builds and supports network and the infrastructure it connects: data center, WAN, wireless and cloud. It leads network projects and problem resolution, and supports virtualization, load balancing, backup and Azure infrastructure, so that technology meets high availability and security requirements and supports future business needs. What You’ll Be Doing* Install, configure and maintain network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, data center core, wireless, firewalls, load balancers, VPN and cloud connectivity); manage the life cycle standards for infrastructure hardware and software.* Learn and support various technologies as a generalist, including platforms that are not Cisco-branded, such as F5 load balancers, Nutanix virtualization and Veeam backup.* Provide front-line support to the network environment, act as an escalation point for the Service Desk and operations teams, and lead issue and problem resolution through root cause.* Research and recommend innovative and automated approaches to administration tasks, using scripting or infrastructure as code where it provides consistency and economies of scale.* Holistically identify and implement system enhancements that improve performance and reliability.* Document and implement procedures and standards: design documents, runbooks, network diagrams, IP address records, configuration data and project deliverables.* Create, implement and support private and public cloud integrations, including Azure networking, hybrid connectivity, SaaS and IaaS architectures.* Serve as a secondary engineer for virtualization and backup platforms, including restores and disaster recovery testing across both data centers.* Perform hands-on data center work, including racking, cabling, hardware replacement and firmware upgrades.* Apply network security standards (segmentation, access control, hardening) in partnership with Information Security, and participate in change, incident and problem management.* Lead infrastructure projects from design through handover, coach and mentor others on the Infrastructure & Operations team, and work directly with vendors, integrators and carriers.* Act as a lead SME for Cisco-based infrastructure and services, both internal and hosted.* Act as a SME for the virtual networking infrastructure, including hardware and software-defined routing, switching and firewall platforms.* Demonstrate behaviors consistent with policies, values, code of ethics and business conduct.* Other duties as assigned.What You'll Bring* B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent work experience (Computer Science, Information Systems, other related field) is required* 5 years of experience supporting enterprise network environments (Cisco routing, switching and firewalls, IPSec VPN, ISE) is required* 3 years of experience with virtualization platforms (Nutanix AHV or VMware vSphere) is required* 2 years of experience supporting enterprise load balancers (F5 preferred) is required* 3 years of experience supporting private and public cloud integrations, including Azure, SaaS and IaaS architectures, is required* 2 years of experience supporting wireless networking platforms and integrations* Experience with backup, recovery and disaster recovery platforms (Veeam preferred)* 1 year of experience with enterprise monitoring and alerting platforms, specifically troubleshooting on the network and infrastructure stack* Relevant industry certifications (for example CCNP, Nutanix NCP or Microsoft Azure AZ-700) are preferred* Diagramming: Skilled proficiency in Lucid or MS Visio is required* MS Office: Skilled proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook is required* Job specific: Advanced proficiency in network and infrastructure troubleshooting across packets, logs, configurations and physical infrastructure* Job specific: Advanced proficiency in network and infrastructure security* Job specific: Skilled proficiency in scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell or Ansible)* Job specific: Working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID, Group Policy and Intune as they relate to network services* Problem Solver: Ability to analyze, diagnose and resolve complex unstructured problems quickly, efficiently, and collaboratively**Compensation & Benefits**The anticipated pay range for this position is $65.00 to $75.00 per hour. Please note that this pay range is a good faith estimate that may be impacted by several factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, and location. The pay range is subject to change at any time based on business needs.This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. 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 [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. *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. 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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. 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