Network Engineer

Network EngineerApex Systems has a Network Engineer role that 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 ResponsibilitiesFacilitates 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 managementResolves 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 mannerContributes to continual service improvement, looking for process improvement and automation opportunitiesSupports other engineers as needed with training, issue resolution and workload overflowEnsures application network design elements and key information is fully documentedEnsures network connectivity is compliant against standards and best practicesKnowledge/SkillsExpert 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 balancerDemonstrated experience with Agile methodology and delivery of infrastructure servicesProven design, programming, and debugging skillsAbility to succeed in a fast-paced, high demand environmentExcellent oral and written communication skillsFlexible working hours to accommodate critical activity essentialTeam player willing to both give and receive constructive feedback from the team and other groups as neededDemonstrates efficient time Management and multi-tasking capabilitiesAnticipates trends and developments in client situation which could present strategic opportunities or threatsExecutive presence - ability to communicate effectively with levels of Senior ManagementStrong 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).