Network Engineer - TX, AZ, NC

Apex Systems

Irving, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$69–$74 Per Hour

SKILLS

Agile Programming Methodologies, Ansible, Atlassian JIRA, Automation, BGP, BGP Routing Protocol, Bandwidth Management, Best Practices, Business Operations, CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Career Counseling, Change Control, Cisco Nexus Switches, Communication Skills, Computer Networks, Customer Support/Service, Engineering, Ethernet, Financial Services, Genetics, Git, GitHub, HSRP (Hot Standby Router Protocol), High Availability, IP (Internet Protocol), IP (Internet Protocol) Routing, Identify Issues, Internet Search, Legal, Local Area Network (LAN), Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Multicast, NAT (Network Address Translation), Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Network Operations Center, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routing, Network Switching, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, QoS (Quality of Service), RIP (Routing Information Protocol), Regulatory Compliance, Routing Protocols, ServiceNow, Strategic Planning, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Player, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Wide Area Network (WAN)

LOCATION

Irving, TX

POSTED

Today

Client: Financial Services

Team: TBA

Job Title:Network Engineer 4 - Contingent

Location:Charlotte, NC (CIC) / Chandler, AZ / Irving, TX (Hybrid - 3 days onsite required)

Contract Length: 18mo

Pay Rate:$69 - $74

Top Requirements:

5+ years of Network Engineering experience in large enterprise environments, including hands-on design, configuration, and support of LAN/WAN/Data Center networks.
5+ years configuring Cisco Nexus and/or Arista platforms, including modern routing and switching solutions such as VXLAN overlay networking.
5+ years experience with IP routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, RIP) in complex enterprise networks.
5+ years designing enterprise LAN/WAN/Data Center architectures.
Plusses:
CCNA, CCNP/DP, or CCIE (Data Center) certifications.
Strong experience with QoS configurations, enterprise traffic engineering, and bandwidth management.
Experience with MLAG, EVPN, CVP, Multicast, HSRP, CBWFQ, DSCP, NAT/SNAT, TCP/IP, Ethernet.
Python, Ansible, GitHub experience for network automation.
Familiarity with ServiceNow change control, Jira Agile environments, and strong technical documentation skills.
Job Summary:

This Network Engineer 4 role supports complex, large-scale Network Engineering initiatives requiring deep evaluation and design expertise across enterprise LAN, WAN, and Data Center environments. The engineer will contribute to strategic planning, design, configuration, and optimization of modern network architectures while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, compliance requirements, and operational best practices.

The role requires extensive hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus and Arista platforms, advanced routing and switching technologies, and the ability to collaborate strategically with internal stakeholders across engineering, operations, and architecture teams. The position supports modernization efforts, high-availability network designs, and performance-driven infrastructure solutions in a hybrid work environment.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and support enterprise LAN/WAN/Data Center network solutions.
- Implement and manage Cisco Nexus and Arista routing/switching platforms, including VXLAN overlay designs.
- Configure and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, and other routing protocols within large-scale networks.
- Design and maintain high-availability network architectures using MLAG, EVPN, HSRP, and multicast technologies.
- Apply QoS and traffic engineering standards to support enterprise performance requirements.
- Participate in change control processes using ServiceNow.
- Develop and update technical design documentation, diagrams, and network specifications using Visio and Microsoft Office tools.
- Support automation initiatives using Python, Ansible, and Git-based workflows where applicable.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and architecture teams in Agile/Jira environments.
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and provide consultation on network strategy and complex issue resolution.
- Contribute to planning, execution, and validation of network changes while ensuring compliance and reliability.
EEO Employer

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. 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 Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

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 ClearlyRated's 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.

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.

About the Company

Apex Systems

Apex Systems, a segment of ASGN Inc. (NYSE: ASGN), is a technology services business that delivers emerging technology solutions to bring our clients digital visions to life. Apex has presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India. Our consultants work with all types of companies throughout all industries, including more than 300 of the Fortune 500 companies. Are you an innovator with high standards who wants to help shape the world? We want you! Learn more about how to find your purpose with Apex, visit www.apexsystems.com.

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. 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 Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.

COMPANY SIZE

2,500 to 4,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

401K, Life Insurance

FOUNDED

1995

WEBSITE

https://www.apexsystems.com

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