Monitoring Systems Engineer

Network Monitoring Engineer

We are seeking a Network Monitoring Engineer to support a high-visibility contract role within a dynamic and collaborative team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and enhancing network monitoring systems, primarily using Zabbix, and will work across multiple technical domains. This role offers broad exposure across the organization and opportunities to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment.

Team & Culture

• Collaborative, diverse, and supportive team environment
• Emphasis on respectful communication and low-ego culture
• Opportunities to learn across multiple technologies and domains
• High visibility across the organization with cross-team interaction

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Zabbix monitoring tools
• Integrate monitoring alerts with JIRA workflows
• Collaborate with sister teams including DOCSIS, Backbone, Core, Network, and Video
• Support software updates, vulnerability patching, and alerting automation
• Build and maintain email alerting for critical system events
• Participate in layout design and installation of new systems or modification of existing systems
• Evaluate existing systems and recommend solutions
• Develop and manage systems integration projects
• Identify and resolve system deficiencies

Required Qualifications

• 5 to 10+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure or network systems
• Hands-on experience with Zabbix or similar tools (e.g., Prometheus, Datadog, Dynatrace)
• Experience with JIRA for ticketing and workflow integration
• Strong understanding of network operations and alerting systems
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively
• Experience planning, designing, and deploying complex systems involving both software and hardware components

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation and virtualization technologies, especially those supporting Zabbix
• Exposure to telecommunications environments
• Ability to build alerting logic and escalation workflows

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company 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.

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.