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# Network EngineerApply**Job#: 3044335****Job Description:**Role: Network EngineerLocation: Galveston Bay, TXRate: 60-70hrDuration: 1 year contract with chance for extenstionRequires 5+ years of experience as a network engineer working in the oil and gas industry, plant; Energy sector.Under general direction, responsible for activities related to network engineeringEnsures long-term requirements of Last Mile Networking Product Team and included in the overall Refining IT planning of the departmentDesign, deploy, configure, and support network infrastructure, including switches, wireless devices, and network management platforms.Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity; identify trends and implement improvements to reduce risk and prevent outages.Troubleshoot complex network incidents across physical, virtual, cloud, and hybrid environments, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication with stakeholders.Implement switching, segmentation, wireless, DNS, DHCP, and IP addressing solutions aligned with business requirements.Maintain network documentation, diagrams, standards, operational procedures, and configuration records to support operational excellence and knowledge sharing.Perform network maintenance, upgrades, patching, lifecycle refreshes, and change management activities with minimal business disruption.Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement secure network architecture, access controls, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements.Partner with vendors, managed service providers, project managers, and cross-functional IT teams to deliver network projects and resolve technical issues.Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and resiliency planning for critical network services.Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that increase reliability, scalability, automation, security, and cost effectiveness.Technical Skills:Typical Job Titles: Network EngineerExperience in network engineering, or a similar role.Routing and switching: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, IS-IS, static routing, VLANs, STP, trunking, EtherChannel, QoS, multicast, and route redistribution.Network platforms: Cisco, Arista, or comparable enterprise networking technologies.Wireless networking: WLAN design, controller-based wireless, access points, RF troubleshooting, wireless security, guest access, and site surveys.Network services: DNS, DHCP, IPAM, NTP, RADIUS/TACACS+, SNMP, syslog, certificate services, and load balancing.Monitoring and troubleshooting: SolarWinds, Wireshark, NetFlow, packet captures, SNMP monitoring, log analysis, performance baselining, and incident management tools.Documentation and process: Network diagrams, standards, runbooks, change management, configuration management, asset lifecycle planning, and technical knowledge articles. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth 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. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at accommodations@apexsystems.com or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Texas City, TX, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** August 4, 2026**Pay Range:** $65 - $72 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr