Senior Network Engineer at Apex Clearing Corporation (Dallas, TX)

We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to develop and maintain functional and secure networks. You will mentor a team of engineers to troubleshoot and optimize our networks for our users. In this role, you should have excellent problem-solving skills and thorough knowledge of network administration and architecture. If youre also passionate about security and data protection, wed like to meet you.

Your goal will be to establish networks that cater to customer needs.

Were looking for someone who:

• Is Pa
  ssionate
  . You have a genuine passion for technology. You love using technology differently to maximize opportunity and impact for customers and you have a way of bringing out that same fire in the people you work with
• Is mo
  tivated
  . Youre driven to be the best whether thats decreasing system down time or making an innovative change to how its always been done resulting in a more efficient way of supporting the customer. You challenge yourself by setting goals and exceeding them
• Is co
  llaborative.> Youre excited to work with like-minded peers. You know how to collaborate not only within the department, but also across the organization.
• Wants to
  make an impact.> Youre looking to do amazing work. You value preventing problems from occurring over being caught in the chaos zone putting out fires and looking for the hero spotlight
• Striv
  es for frictionless IT
  You understand the importance of building great partnerships. You promote a seamless, smooth, user friendly and reliable environment.

• What youll do all day:

  • Designing and implementing functional network infrastructure

  • Resolving issues that tiers of support have escalated

  • Mentoring team members and addressing user needs.

  • Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN)

  • Configure and install software, servers, routers and other network devices

  • Monitor network performance and integrity

  • Resolve issues tiers of support have escalated by troubleshooting cloud and local infrastructure

  • Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness

  • Mentor team members on technical issues

  • Create, oversee and test security measures (e.g. access authentication and disaster recovery)

  • Communicate with users when needed

  • Maintain complete technical documentation

  • Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity and scalability

   A few reasons why you might love us:

  • Were
    a leader in the space
    . Apex is recognized for disrupting the financial services industry, enabling fintech standouts like Stash and Robinhood. Weve got an amazing track record of success and we foster ongoing innovation. So you get all the benefits of a proven, growing company, while enjoying a very entrepreneurial culture
  • We se
    e tech differently.> Youll work with people who are leaders in the tech industry. We are passionate engineers dedicated to finding new and different ways to use technology to solve our customers problems.
  • Your work will have immediate impact. Youll be able to see your direct impact on our staff, office and with our clients. You wont be just another talented technologist.

  • And a few reasons why you may not like working for us:

    • You d
      ont like change
      . This is not a job for someone who likes predictable. The job is based on the unknown which inevitably means change. If you like to know what youre going to do every day, you may not like working on this team. You have to go with the flow here.
    • Your
      e not the collaborative type
      . We work together to ensure the best possible solutions for our users and customer. We think two brains are better than one so we do most of our work together. Team work makes the dream work on this team.
    • You avoid
      challenges.>  Were building something special. With this journey will come unknown and unpredictable challenges so each day you can expect to venture down an unfamiliar path. If youre not comfortable with that, this job is probably not your thing.

    • The skills youll need to succeed:

      • Industry-related experience as a Senior Network Engineer or Network Administrator

      • Professional certification (e.g. CCNP, CCDP)

      • Solid background in network administration and architecture

      • In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF)

      • Familiarity with access control models and network security

      • Knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g Python, Perl)

      • Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools

      • Solid understanding of network operating systems Sharp troubleshooting skills

      • Ability to work independently

      • Organizational and mentoring skills

      • BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

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