Network Engineer

Company: Apex Systems
Location: Bristol
Posted on: February 26, 2021

Job Description:

Apex Systems, part of On Assignment the 2nd largest IT staffing Solutions firm in the country has an opportunity for a Remote, Network Engineer role. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send an updated version of your resume to Sasha Osbourne at with the best contact information. Responsibilities Collaborate with the business to understand requirements and how to meet these requirements with security in mind. Configure, deploy, and support NextGen firewalls and load balancers. Buildreplace network security hardware and software configurations per design, working with security architects, resident vendor engineers, and related support teams. Operate and support security infrastructure focusing on network security best practices. Support network security automation systems related to configuration management, rule development, policy enforcement and reporting. Develop and document change procedures, knowledge articles and implementation guides. Participate on small to medium application and infrastructure implementation projects to ensure the end result conforms to security architecture standards. Responsible for Incident Management ensuring that incidents are effectively escalated, managed, and resolved with full communication of status, plans, and actions to management and customers. Work with technology vendors to assess software and hardware bugs and implement necessary fixes. Communicate with both internal and external contacts at a variety of organizational levels to diagnose, explain and resolve problems for both technical and non-technical audiences. Maintain knowledge of current and emerging technologiesproductstrends through research and training. Maintain broad skills in multiple related technical domains such as server, storage, desktop, security, and network infrastructure. Basic QualificationsEducation Demonstrated knowledge of network security architecture Understanding of the OSI Model Functional understanding of the TCPIP protocol. Experience working with NextGen firewalls such as Palo Alto, Juniper or Fortinet. Experience working with Application Delivery Controllers such as F5, Avi or Nginx. Experience with protocol analysis, network flow analysis, and packet capture devices. Ability to understand and interpret network security strategies and direction. Excellent organizational and analytical skills allowing you to prioritize multiple tasks at once and produce timely results. Demonstrated strong work ethic, initiative and ability to aggressively and effectively troubleshoot problems and perform root cause analyses. Experience working in large enterprise environments. Team player with good oral and written communications. Associate's degree and 2 or more years of related experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred QualificationsEducation Experience in the media or digital content distribution industries. Strong focus on Network Security in the Perimeter space Experienced working in large enterprise environments Proven advanced experience working with NextGen firewalls such as Palo Alto, Juniper or Fortinet. Proven advanced experience working with Application Delivery Controllers such as F5, Avi or Nginx. Demonstrated knowledge of network security architecture and understanding of the TCPIP protocol. Demonstrated ability to manipulate data using scripting languages or ability to model and demonstrated ability to use tools such as Splunk, Kibana, SIEM or SQL. Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 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 or

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