Lead Network Engineer

# Lead Network EngineerApply**Job#: 3038021****Job Description:**We are looking for a strong leadership / hands-on Lead Network Engineer to work with our customers capable of assessing the current state infrastructure, configuration and producing a target-state vision and strategy with best practice recommendations. Applies advanced engineering and network principles, theories, concepts, technologies to solve unusually complex problems and issues. Interacts and drives vendor requirements, resolution of bug fixes, code upgrades, and vendor development as necessary. Resolves difficult production/interoperability problems by working with cross functional teams and applying advanced engineering and network principles, theories and concepts. Regarded as a subject matter expert and may act as a technical project leader or provide leadership for the team and/or customer. Self-motivated with problem solving capabilities, sense of urgency and accountability. The position is hybrid and requires weekly on-site support.Required: Active TS/SCI with ability to sit for a Poly. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation.**The Main Responsibilities*** Install, configure, and maintain Juniper network devices, including MX, QFX, and the latest SRX Series security platforms.* Configure and support security services on SRX devices, including zone-based policies, firewall filters, IPsec/SSL VPNs, tunneled connections, and MACsec encryption.* Implement and troubleshoot advanced routing protocols, including BGP (with communities, route filtering, AS-path, MED), OSPF, IS-IS, and MPLS/LDP.* Support and maintain high-speed fiber optic interfaces, including 10G, 40G, and 100G ports, with experience in LACP, optical diagnostics, and transceiver troubleshooting.* Manage network performance, availability, and security by applying CoS/QoS, policy-based routing, and traffic shaping techniques.* Design and support VPN tunnels and secure transport links between data centers, cloud services, and remote sites.* Maintain detailed and accurate network documentation, including configurations, IP address management, and topology diagrams.* Works directly with the customer to advise on requests and make necessary configuration changes.**What We Look For in a Candidate*** Active TS/SCI with ability to sit for a Poly. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation.* 7+ years of experience with Juniper platforms (MX, QFX, and new-generation SRX devices).* Strong expertise in routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and MPLS, including real-world experience with complex policy configurations.* Experience with security and tunneling technologies, including MACsec, IPsec, GRE, and firewall zoning and policies.* Proficiency working with fiber interfaces at 10G, 40G, and 100G, including troubleshooting transceivers, optical power levels, and port configurations.* Advanced knowledge of the JUNOS CLI, with familiarity in network automation tools such as Ansible, Junos PyEZ, or other scripting platforms.* Experience working with network monitoring and management tools, including SNMP, syslog, NetFlow, and centralized logging systems.* Ability to work well with others to achieve common goals and to foster a cooperative climate, as well as to work independently in the field with little supervision.* Ability to support after-hours outages and maintenance actions.* Experience working independently with little supervision.* Excellent oral and written communication skills.* Additional Preferred Qualifications* Juniper Networks Certifications: JNCIS-SEC, or higher**Background Screening**If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.**Equal Employment Opportunities**We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. *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. 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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.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. 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Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** FullTime**Location:** Herndon, VA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** June 11, 2026**Pay Range:** $114,082 - $152,109 #J-18808-Ljbffr