Job#: 2069847

Job Description:

Title: Network Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Schedule: Hybrid with occasional travel

Job Type: 6-12 month contract with potential to convert permanent

Openings: 1

*** If interested and meet qualifications, please email Professional Recruiter, Valentina Jimenez, at [email protected] ***

About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled IT Network Engineer to join our team. This is a hybrid role based in Houston, with the main office being your home. You will occasionally need to come into the office to check out the network stack and travel to Austin as needed. This role will support both sides of our company, which consists of approximately 375 employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and maintain the existing network infrastructure in Austin, set up by a third party.
• Assess and decide whether to stick with the current Cisco stack or switch to Juniper.
• Provide specialized IT networking support with a strong emphasis on networking.
• Collaborate with a small IT team (previously consisting of 6 members) to ensure seamless network operations.
• Travel to Austin occasionally for network evaluations and maintenance.
• Act as a one-person show for IT network engineering, with support from an IT operations support technician.
• Build reports and collaborate with the team to address network issues.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience as an IT Network Engineer (not a network ops engineer or ops engineer).
• CCNA certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of network infrastructure, network cloud, and cybersecurity protocols.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a hybrid work environment.
• Proximity to Houston is preferred due to the majority of the company being based there.
• Willingness to travel to Austin as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to balance technical expertise with effective communication.

Nice to Have:

• Pharmaceutical background is a plus but not necessary.
• Mid to senior level experience.

*** If interested and meet qualifications, please email Professional Recruiter, Valentina Jimenez, at [email protected] ***

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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 ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.