Network Support Engineer

Network Support EngineerJob#: 3046879Job Description:Title: Senior Network Escalation Engineer / Customer-Facing Network Support EngineerLocation: Hybrid - San Francisco/DC/New York City — may require occasional odd-hours or on-call supportRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced network support engineer to act as a point of escalation for our B2B clients. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues (routing, firewall rules, port mapping, VPNs, NAT, etc.) — often live, on customer calls — and for diagnosing whether issues lie on the customer side, in configuration, or within our software stack. You will act as a trusted technical adviser to customers, guiding them through remediation steps or helping determine if an issue needs to be escalated to our internal engineering / product team.Key ResponsibilitiesJoin live customer calls to diagnose and resolve complex networking and connectivity issues (routing, firewall, NAT/port-mapping, VPN, DNS, etc.).Determine root cause: customer environment, misconfiguration, or potential product limitation/bug. Clearly communicate findings.Coach and guide customers through configuration changes or remediation steps.Triage issues: decide when to escalate to internal product/engineering teams. Provide detailed diagnostics, logs/traces, and context when escalating.Maintain clear, professional communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders (customers, internal support, engineering).Document tickets, resolutions, and recurring problems in ticketing or CRM systems.Identify patterns or recurring issues, provide feedback to internal teams, and suggest possible improvements.Participate in on-call rotation (as needed) for urgent or after-hours customer escalations.Work closely with internal support, product, and engineering teams to coordinate resolution, bug reports, and feature requests.Qualifications / Requirements5+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering / support / operations (or equivalent).Deep knowledge of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, OSI model, routing (static, dynamic), firewall/NAT, VPNs, DNS, port forwarding/NAT, subnetting, etc.Familiarity with common enterprise network and security equipment/configurations (firewalls, VPN gateways, NAT routers, load balancers).Experience troubleshooting in customer-facing or support context (not just internal), preferably for B2B or enterprise customers.Strong verbal and written communication skills — ability to explain complex technical issues clearly to customers.Comfortable working under pressure and managing ambiguous situations (e.g. unknown root causes, multiple stakeholders).Skill at gathering logs/traces, analyzing packet captures (Wireshark or similar), and summarizing findings.Good judgment to decide when to escalate vs. resolve.Self-motivated, customer-oriented, able to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams.(Preferred) Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent; experience with cloud-networking, hybrid enterprise setups, or multi-tenant B2B connectivity.Contract / Engagement ModelContract / hourly or daily rate (specify desired)Flexible — may include on-call or irregular hours depending on customer needRemote or hybrid (if needed)Direct reporting to Support/Operations/Customer Success leadershipNice-to-Haves (not mandatory)Experience with multi-tenant networks, SD-WAN, cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP)Familiarity with security, compliance, VPNs, or firewall configurations at enterprise scalePrevious experience in a customer-facing support or escalation roleScripting or automation experience (e.g. to parse logs, automate diagnostics)Experience with Python and AnsibleEverforth 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. 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. 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