Network Engineer Job at Apex Systems (Fort Lauderdale)

Network Engineer

Apex Systems

Location:
United States , Fort Lauderdale

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

The IT Network Engineer is a senior technical and service-owning role within the IT organization, responsible for the architecture, scalability, reliability, and availability of the enterprise network supporting approximately 70 locations, as well as associated cloud environments. This role is focused on design, standardization, automation, monitoring, and operational enablement, rather than day-to-day ticket execution. The IT Network Engineer is accountable for ensuring the processes, documentation, tooling, and vendor relationships are in place to enable an Infrastructure Operations team to effectively support network services. The ideal candidate has strong experience across LAN, WLAN, WAN, SASE/private networking, cloud networking (AWS and Azure), and network security and access control technologies. This role serves as the primary technical owner of the Network service, including availability, cost optimization, circuit and vendor management, monitoring, and reporting, within a highly distributed healthcare environment.

Job Responsibility:

Design and maintain scalable wired and wireless LAN architectures across retail clinics and headquarters locations
Architect and manage WAN connectivity using SASE and private networking solutions to support secure, resilient site-to-site and cloud connectivity
Serve as the technical owner and service lead for the enterprise Network service, accountable for availability, performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
Define and implement network standards, reference architectures, and configuration baselines across all locations
Design and oversee cloud networking configurations in AWS and Microsoft Azure, including VPCs/VNETs, subnets, routing, security groups, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity
Ensure secure and reliable on-premises-to-cloud connectivity supporting application hosting, analytics, and integration workloads
Administer and standardize Aryaka firewalls and network services, including routing, segmentation, and policy enforcement
Configure and govern Meraki and Ubiquiti switches and wireless access points, including template-based configuration and firmware lifecycle management
Design and support client VPN solutions for laptops and mobile devices to enable secure remote access
Implement and manage network access control (NAC) solutions, including RADIUS authentication, certificate-based access, and device posture enforcement
Own certificate lifecycle management related to wireless authentication, VPN access, and network security services
Define and maintain network monitoring, alerting, and performance management platforms, ensuring proactive detection of service-impacting issues
Establish and report on network KPIs, SLAs, and availability metrics, including uptime, latency, utilization, and incident trends
Design and implement network automation and configuration management to improve consistency, reduce risk, and accelerate site deployments
Create comprehensive documentation, runbooks, diagrams, and operational procedures, and lead knowledge transfer to Infrastructure Operations teams
Ensure operational processes and tooling are in place to enable effective day-to-day support by Operations teams
Manage network vendors, carriers, and service providers, including contract oversight, performance management, escalation, and cost optimization
Own network circuit inventory, provisioning, lifecycle management, and ongoing cost management initiatives
Support new clinic openings, relocations, and expansions by defining standards and coordinating circuit delivery and vendor engagement
Partner with IT Security to ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements and internal security standards
Evaluate emerging networking and cloud networking technologies and recommend improvements aligned with business growth and reliability goals
Participate in change management, major incident response, and root cause analysis for network-related events

Requirements:

Minimum bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
7+ years of experience in network engineering or architecture roles supporting large, distributed environments
Strong hands-on experience with wired and wireless LAN technologies, including VLANs, QoS, RF design, and enterprise Wi-Fi
Proven experience designing and supporting WAN architectures, including SASE and private networking solutions
Experience administering Aryaka, Meraki, and Ubiquiti platforms or comparable enterprise networking technologies
Solid experience with cloud networking fundamentals in AWS and Microsoft Azure, including VPC/VNET design, routing, security groups, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity
Experience implementing and managing network access control (NAC) technologies, including RADIUS and certificate-based authentication
Experience supporting client VPN solutions across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android platforms
Working knowledge of firewall administration, content filtering, segmentation, and Zero Trust networking concepts
Strong experience with network monitoring, alerting, and reporting tools, including KPI and SLA definition
Demonstrated experience designing operational models, documentation, and knowledge transfer for Operations teams
Proven ability to manage network vendors, carriers, and circuits, including financial and performance oversight
Proficiency with network automation and scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Ansible, vendor APIs) strongly preferred
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, and VPN technologies
Experience supporting healthcare or other regulated environments preferred
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Network and cloud certifications such as CCNP, AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or Meraki CMNA preferred

Nice to have:

Ubiquiti
Aryaka

What we offer:

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans
ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
401K program with company match after 12 months
HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
Corporate discount savings program
On-demand training program
Access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure
Certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
Dedicated customer service team
Certified Career Coach

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 11, 2026

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