Senior Network Engineer

Everforth Apex
Chicago, IL, United States
8 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Border Gateway Protocol Catalyst (Software) Data Centers Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name System (DNS) Python (Programming Language) Network Troubleshooting Network Layer Network Architecture Routing
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Packet Analyzer Cisco Nexus Switches Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Ansible Wide Area Networks Load Balancing Git Data Center Networking Information Technology Terraform Cisco

Job description

This organization is seeking a Senior Lead Network Engineer to deliver and support critical network infrastructure across global private data centers, colocation facilities, cloud connectivity environments, and corporate offices. This is a hands-on technical role focused on implementing, migrating, troubleshooting, and supporting production environments. The successful candidate must operate with minimal direction, collaborate across multiple technical disciplines, and transition completed solutions into stable operational support., * Implement, migrate, optimize, and troubleshoot routing and switching in Cisco Nexus and Catalyst environments, including complex Layer 2/Layer 3 designs, BGP, OSPF, redundancy, and segmentation.

  • Deploy and operate data center network fabrics and management platforms utilizing modern infrastructure tooling.
  • Design, deploy, migrate, and support enterprise WAN and SD-WAN services with preferred technology platforms.
  • Implement and troubleshoot private connectivity between on-premises environments and public cloud platforms.
  • Lead complex, high-risk network migrations with clear dependency management, rollback planning, and post-change validation.
  • Serve as a senior escalation point to diagnose and resolve complex production network issues.
  • Collaborate across adjacent technologies including next-generation firewalls, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and load balancing.
  • Contribute implementation expertise to architecture discussions, reviewing proposed solutions for operational readiness and risk.
  • Work effectively in an engineering environment utilizing automation, Infrastructure as Code, and version control tools.
  • Develop and maintain technical designs, implementation plans, methods of procedure, and operational documentation.

Requirements

Education: A bachelor degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.

Experience: Candidates must possess more than 10 years of hands-on experience deploying, migrating, managing, and supporting complex enterprise and data center network solutions across on-premises and colocation environments. CCNP-level knowledge is required.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, enterprise routing (BGP, OSPF), SD-WAN design and policy, cloud connectivity (Azure ExpressRoute or AWS Direct Connect), packet analysis, and telemetry tools is required. Familiarity with automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Python, and Git is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active Cisco CCNP or higher certifications.
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco NDFC and Catalyst Center.
  • Practical experience with Prisma SD-WAN platforms.
  • Technical familiarity with Palo Alto firewalls, Infoblox, and F5 load balancing.

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.

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