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Network Administrator

Apex Systems
Des Moines, IA Contractor
POSTED ON 10/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/12/2026
Job#: 3055445

Job Description:

Network Administrator

Location: Des Moines, Iowa (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Network Analyst to configure, administer, and maintain our client's LAN/WAN infrastructure and communication circuits. The selected candidate will work under general supervision and act as a technical resource across teams. This role includes an on-call rotation for critical escalations outside of core business hours.

Key Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and diagnose network and system faults to isolate and resolve communication issues.
  • Configure, install, and maintain network systems and subsystems.
  • Assist in the analysis, design, and implementation of network architectures and recommend performance improvements.
  • Support data and telephony infrastructure, responding to inquiries from staff, vendors, service providers, and customers.
  • Serve as a technical expert to ensure understanding of the network architecture.
  • Research and evaluate network and communication technologies to recommend equipment and service purchases.
  • Monitor utilization and costs to guide voice and data investment decisions.
  • Create documentation for network, system, and security topologies.
  • Implement, monitor, and support security solutions including firewalls, intrusion prevention, host-based security, authentication, and encryption.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience supporting LAN/WAN environments and communication circuits.
  • Troubleshooting skills across network hardware and operating systems.
  • Experience with both data and voice/telephony networks.
  • Working knowledge of network security tools and controls.
  • Ability to write clear technical documentation.
  • Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation.

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 [email protected] 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.

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4400 Cox Road

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Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Everforth Apex 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 have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.

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