Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network EngineerApex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.Location: Miami, FL - 3x a week onsite - Tuesday - Thursday (Monday and Friday work from home)Duration: 6+ month rolling contractPosition OverviewOur client is seeking a highly experienced Senior or Principal Network Engineer to join their dynamic infrastructure team, with a laser focus on critical incident response and operational stability. This role is pivotal in managing and resolving Priority 1 (P1) and Priority 2 (P2) network incidents across a complex enterprise environment. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, demonstrates deep technical expertise, and can swiftly restore services during high-impact outages.This is a hands-on operational role with potentially some on-call. The engineer will not be involved in architecture, design, or long-term strategic planning.Core ResponsibilitiesLead troubleshooting and resolution of P1/P2 network incidents across WAN, LAN, and connectivity environmentsAct as the primary escalation point for critical outages and performance degradationCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure rapid incident containment and root cause analysisMaintain and optimize SD-WAN configurations, routing protocols, and firewall policiesDocument incident response actions and contribute to post-mortem reviewsRequired Skills & ExperienceMust Haves:· 8+ years as a Network Engineer in enterprise environments· Versa SD-WAN (okay with any SDWAN but versa preferred)· Strong hands-on experience with BGP and OSPF· Cisco Nexus platforms· Palo Alto Networks (okay with any firewall background)Preferred Qualifications:· Cisco or Aruba wireless infrastructure· Connectivity experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP· Aruba switching and access control solutionsBasic Qualification :Additional Skills :Long term contract expected to last multiple yearsBackground Check: YesDrug Screen: No