Network Engineer

Everforth Apex
San Francisco, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 146K

Job location

San Francisco, United States of America

Tech stack

JIRA
Border Gateway Protocol
Computer Security
Computer Networks
System Configuration
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS
InfiniBand
Networking Hardware
Network Configuration and Change Management
Network Architecture
Network Monitoring
Open Shortest Path First
Virtual Local Area Networks
Wireless Access Point
Wireless Networks
Network Routers
High Performance Computing
Computer Network Technologies
Juniper
Network Support
Atlassian Tools
Palo Alto Networks

Job description

  • Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks and services across local and remote sites.
  • Assist in the design, deployment, and maintenance of network infrastructure at existing and future locations, under the direction of senior engineering staff.
  • Perform routine configuration, patching, and maintenance of routers, switches, wireless access points, and related hardware.
  • Provide first- and second-level support for network-related help desk escalations, troubleshooting issues through to resolution or escalating complex problems appropriately.
  • Apply security patches, upgrades, and configuration changes in accordance with change management policies.
  • Support physical infrastructure work, including structured cabling, rack builds, and equipment installation at the site.
  • Collaborate with the Information Security team on securing network components, infrastructure, and connected devices.
  • Maintain clear, accurate documentation of network configurations, changes, and procedures.
  • Perform ongoing system and network maintenance in a primarily on-site role (approximately 80-90% on-site).

Requirements

  • 4+ years of professional networking experience, with skills in installing, configuring, and maintaining network equipment (e.g., Juniper switches/routers).
  • Strong working experience with Jira/Atlassian.
  • Working knowledge of core networking services and protocols (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, OSPF/BGP fundamentals) and exposure to next-generation firewalls.
  • Hands-on experience with wireless networking, including basic configuration, access point placement, and troubleshooting.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and a track record of diagnosing and resolving network and system issues.
  • Familiarity with UNIX/Linux system administration fundamentals and change management practices.
  • Comfort with physical networking work: cabling, connectors, transceivers, and use of standard network monitoring tools.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure to research or High Performance Computing (HPC) environments.
  • Experience with automation/Infrastructure-as-Code.
  • Familiarity with Palo Alto Networks.
  • Knowledge of Infiniband networking.

About the company

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 for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at

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