Talent Groups
Network Engineer
Talent Groups, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
Position Title:
Network Engineer (Junior and Senior Roles Available) Location:
Mostly remote in Anchorage, AK (1-2 onsite days a month in the datacenter) Employment Type:
Contract-to-Hire Pay levels - Junior level (2-4 years) - up to $43/hour Senior level ( 7+ years) - up to $62/hour Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to support our Anchorage data center operations. This role offers two exciting opportunitiesone Junior and one Senior positionfocused on maintaining a high-availability network infrastructure. Key responsibilities include managing VPN connectivity, firewall configurations, and network devices. Ideal Candidate: Were looking for individuals with a strong technical background in network engineering rather than traditional network administration. Expertise in Cisco switching, F5 load balancing, Aruba Wi-Fi, and Palo Alto firewalls is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities: Network Infrastructure Maintenance:
Ensure network reliability by managing Cisco switches, configuring F5 load balancers, and overseeing Aruba Wi-Fi setups. Firewall Management:
Collaborate with the security team to implement and modify firewall policies. Manage Palo Alto firewalls and address VPN connectivity issues. System Patching & Certification Management:
Keep systems secure and compliant by applying updates and managing network-related certifications. Support & Collaboration:
Provide network solutions for application development, vendor integrations, and hardware deployments such as new Wi-Fi switches. Documentation & Reporting:
Maintain accurate records of network configurations and performance for future reference and reporting purposes. Qualifications: Education:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field preferred; relevant work experience will be considered. Certifications:
CCNA required; equivalent certifications such as Juniper or HP platform certifications are acceptable. Experience: Junior Level:
24 years in network engineering or administration. Senior Level:
8+ years in network engineering or administration. key words: Network Engineer, Junior Network Engineer, Senior Network Engineer, Anchorage data center, network infrastructure, high-availability network, VPN connectivity, firewall management, Cisco switches, F5 load balancers, Aruba Wi-Fi, Palo Alto firewalls, network device management, network engineering, network administration, network maintenance, firewall policies, VPN issues, secure remote access, system patching, certification management, network certifications, Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNA, Juniper certifications, HP platform certifications, hardware maintenance, network solutions, application development, vendor integrations, Wi-Fi deployment, documentation, reporting, network performance, mission-critical environment, professional development, network security, data center operations.
Network Engineer (Junior and Senior Roles Available) Location:
Mostly remote in Anchorage, AK (1-2 onsite days a month in the datacenter) Employment Type:
Contract-to-Hire Pay levels - Junior level (2-4 years) - up to $43/hour Senior level ( 7+ years) - up to $62/hour Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to support our Anchorage data center operations. This role offers two exciting opportunitiesone Junior and one Senior positionfocused on maintaining a high-availability network infrastructure. Key responsibilities include managing VPN connectivity, firewall configurations, and network devices. Ideal Candidate: Were looking for individuals with a strong technical background in network engineering rather than traditional network administration. Expertise in Cisco switching, F5 load balancing, Aruba Wi-Fi, and Palo Alto firewalls is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities: Network Infrastructure Maintenance:
Ensure network reliability by managing Cisco switches, configuring F5 load balancers, and overseeing Aruba Wi-Fi setups. Firewall Management:
Collaborate with the security team to implement and modify firewall policies. Manage Palo Alto firewalls and address VPN connectivity issues. System Patching & Certification Management:
Keep systems secure and compliant by applying updates and managing network-related certifications. Support & Collaboration:
Provide network solutions for application development, vendor integrations, and hardware deployments such as new Wi-Fi switches. Documentation & Reporting:
Maintain accurate records of network configurations and performance for future reference and reporting purposes. Qualifications: Education:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field preferred; relevant work experience will be considered. Certifications:
CCNA required; equivalent certifications such as Juniper or HP platform certifications are acceptable. Experience: Junior Level:
24 years in network engineering or administration. Senior Level:
8+ years in network engineering or administration. key words: Network Engineer, Junior Network Engineer, Senior Network Engineer, Anchorage data center, network infrastructure, high-availability network, VPN connectivity, firewall management, Cisco switches, F5 load balancers, Aruba Wi-Fi, Palo Alto firewalls, network device management, network engineering, network administration, network maintenance, firewall policies, VPN issues, secure remote access, system patching, certification management, network certifications, Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNA, Juniper certifications, HP platform certifications, hardware maintenance, network solutions, application development, vendor integrations, Wi-Fi deployment, documentation, reporting, network performance, mission-critical environment, professional development, network security, data center operations.