Senior Network Engineer

StratAcuity Staffing Partners Inc

Richmond, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55–$75 Per Hour
SKILLS
802.1, Access Control, Analysis Skills, Authentication, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Career Counseling, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Entertainment and Media, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Firewall Administration, Firewalls, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Help Desk, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Linux Operating System, Local Area Network (LAN), Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Server, Multicast, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Connectivity, Network Monitoring, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Security, Network Support, Network Systems, On Call, Operational Support, Operational Support Systems (OSS), PCI, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, QoS (Quality of Service), Quality Management, RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service), Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless Communications, Wireshark (Ethereal)
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job#: 3033773

Job Description:

Apex Systems is looking for a Senior Network Engineer located in the Greater Richmond Region. For any inquiries , please send resumes to [email protected]

Senior Network Engineer

Location: Greater Richmond, VA Area

Company: Apex Systems

Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a major local entertainment company in the Greater Richmond region. This role focuses on the design, implementation, and ongoing operational support of network infrastructure across a multi-site environment.

For inquiries, please send your resume to [email protected]

Position Overview

The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for planning, designing, and maintaining enterprise network systems, including LAN, WAN, wireless networks, and internet connectivity. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the performance, security, and reliability of the organizations network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations
  • Provide ongoing maintenance, enhancements, and operational support for network systems
  • Serve as a primary escalation point for network-related issues and tickets
  • Collaborate with internal teams to maintain connectivity across remote offices and systems
  • Monitor network performance and respond proactively to alerts and incidents
  • Configure and maintain firewalls, access control lists (ACLs), and IDS/IPS systems
  • Maintain and troubleshoot enterprise wireless networks, including 802.1X and RADIUS authentication
  • Support light Windows and Linux server troubleshooting
  • Develop and maintain QoS (Quality of Service) policies
  • Participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed
  • Create and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and procedures
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and help desk staff

Qualifications

  • 710 years of experience supporting enterprise network environments
  • CCNA required; CCNP preferred
  • Strong experience with network troubleshooting and performance optimization
  • Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds and Wireshark
  • Knowledge of network security standards (PCI, HIPAA, FIPS preferred)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with cloud environments (Azure preferred)
  • Hands-on experience with Palo Alto or other firewall platforms
  • Experience with multicast routing

Why Join

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a large-scale, enterprise network environment, where youll have visibility into complex infrastructure, hands-on ownership, and the ability to influence performance and security across a distributed organization.

For any inquiries , please send resumes to [email protected]

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.

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.

Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Mechanicsville, VA, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

May 11, 2026

Pay Range:

$55 - $75 per hour

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