Apex Systems · 8 hours ago
Network Engineer
Radford, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$65/hr - $75/hr
5+ years expApex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. They are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a large-scale, globally distributed private cloud hosting environment designed for enterprise and tactical applications, focusing on VMware technologies.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with engineering teams to design, implement, and maintain the network architecture for a multi-tenant private cloud environment
Develop, deploy, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for network provisioning and sustainment
Support application onboarding by provisioning network foundations for customer environments using automation tools
Perform daily network administration, including patching, upgrades, and configuration management
Monitor network health and utilization, proactively identifying and resolving performance or capacity issues
Implement network hardening measures aligned with industry best practices and cybersecurity compliance requirements
Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis for complex network issues within the hosting platform
Create and maintain detailed documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures
Provide on-call support for after-hours production incidents
Recommend improvements to enhance security, scalability, and performance across network environments
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience as a senior-level network engineer in enterprise environments
Expertise in VMware NSX design, deployment, and management
Strong proficiency in LAN/WAN networking, routing, switching, and network security
Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Routers, and Cisco Nexus & Catalyst switches
Familiarity with VMware technologies: NSX, vSAN, vSphere, ESXi, Aria Automation
Ability to troubleshoot complex issues across network and virtualization layers
Experience with automation tools such as Ansible or Terraform, and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell)
Solid understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and MPLS
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to work across the full technology stack: network, storage, server, and applications
Preferred
Knowledge of DoD STIGs and vulnerability management processes
Experience with container platforms and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
Understanding of Kubernetes networking (CNI) and storage (CSI)
Familiarity with Helm charts, container image management, and GitOps tools (Argo CD, Flux)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Other insurance plans
ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
401K program
HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
Corporate discount savings program
Other discounts
On-demand training program
Access to certification prep
Library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars
Certification discounts
Other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
Company
Apex Systems
Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment, provides organizations with IT staffing solutions to address gaps in their current workforce.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Roger Wahman
Chief Technology Officer - SVP
Andrea Schiola
Global Head of Technology Partnerships, SVP, Principal
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