Network Engineer (FULLY REMOTE)

Job Description: Job#: 3029770

Apex Systems is hiring for a Network Engineer for a large healthcare client.

YOU MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP

Location: Fully remote anywhere in the United States.

Employment Type: 8-month contract with potential to extend or convert.

Role Overview

This position builds and maintains data communication networks. The role involves optimizing processes, procedures, and standards for the operation of effective data networks, specific to LAN/WAN, mobility, and third-party network management. The Network Engineer will monitor network performance, coordinate planned maintenance, adjust hardware components, and respond to network connectivity issues.

This team is responsible for daily certificate lifecycle operations across the enterprise.

Its mission is to prevent certificate-related outages and security incidents by ensuring certificates are identified, renewed, validated, and tracked correctly before expiration.

Key Responsibilities

The team acts as the first line of defense against certificate failures by:

• Monitoring certificate alerts
• Coordinating renewals with application and platform teams
• Validating certificate replacements
• Ensuring ownership and follow-through

Works closely with:

• Application teams
• Platform / infrastructure teams
• Security and compliance partners

Culture emphasizes:

• Process adherence
• Clear communication
• Calm execution during time-sensitive work

Key initiatives the team supports:

• Certificate inventory accuracy
• Expiration reduction and outage prevention
• Gradual movement toward certificate automation
• Standardization of certificate practices across teams

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field such as statistics, mathematics, engineering, or computer science is required, or equivalent experience.

Experience: Requires 1 years of related experience.

Soft Skills: Seeks to acquire knowledge in the area of specialty. Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Storage Area Network (SAN).
• Experience with Cisco Firewalls.
• Experience with enterprise-wide network projects, including fault-tolerant LAN/WAN/SANs and disaster recovery.
• Experience with the implementation and design of QoS and traffic prioritization.
• Experience with MPLS, ATM, Frame Relay, and SONET network deployments.
• Foundational Understanding of TLS/Certificates
• Basic Linux / Windows Command-Line Exposure
• Ticketing & Operational Discipline

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $30.00 and $35.00 per hour. Please note that the pay rate may vary depending on experience and qualifications.

We are 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. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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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 uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

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.