Network Engineer

Network Engineer Apex Systems has a Network Engineer role will focus on the delivery of network connectivity for assigned business-aligned squads, including firewall, proxy and load balancer connectivity. This role will collaborate with Network Engineering, Solutions Engineering and Application Development. Principle Responsibilities Facilitates network design and delivery in coordination with Solutions Engineering, Platform Network Engineering and other teams. Contributes to and supports the corporate adoption of Agile project management Resolves issues in a timely manner. Demonstrates an appropriate sense of urgency. Provides support to Network Delivery teams with the implementation of network designs; manage self and (as required) others’ delivery of work against budget and timeline requirements. Follows the processes and methodologies for Incident, Project and Change Management. Facilitates the transition of new solution or technologies to operations, providing subject matter expertise in an educational and supportive manner Contributes to continual service improvement, looking for process improvement and automation opportunities Supports other engineers as needed with training, issue resolution and workload overflow Ensures application network design elements and key information is fully documented Ensures network connectivity is compliant against standards and best practices Knowledge/Skills Expert skills, knowledge & troubleshooting with Wide Area Networking, routing and routed protocols, and network services such as WAN optimization, load balancing, and network security. Knowledge of and skills with data center and campus Local Area Networking core technologies. Knowledge of and demonstrated experience (7+ years) with one or more data center network enablement technologies, i.e., IP address management; web proxy; firewalls; load balancer Demonstrated experience with Agile methodology and delivery of infrastructure services Proven design, programming, and debugging skills Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high demand environment Excellent oral and written communication skills Flexible working hours to accommodate critical activity essential Team player willing to both give and receive constructive feedback from the team and other groups as needed Demonstrates efficient time Management and multi-tasking capabilities Anticipates trends and developments in client situation which could present strategic opportunities or threats Executive presence - ability to communicate effectively with levels of Senior Management Strong consultative approach to working with business stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal (relationship building and maintenance) skills. Ability to build strong business partnerships. Ability to plan technical work throughout service lifecycle (from requirement analysis through transition to operations). Software Technology Inc