[Hiring] IP Network Engineer II @TEKsystems

Role Description

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced IP Network Engineer II with a strong background in Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and PAN-OS SD-WAN to help design, implement, and support large-scale service provider and carrier-class networking environments for our Anchorage, Alaska-based client. This is a 100% remote opportunity, working standard business hours Monday through Friday in support of the Alaska time zone.

This position will play a critical role in the design, deployment, optimization, and support of Palo Alto Firewall platforms, PAN-OS SD-WAN solutions, and carrier-grade IP/MPLS networks. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable leading firewall and SD-WAN initiatives while supporting complex routing environments across multi-vendor network infrastructures.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, deploy, and support Palo Alto Networks Firewall solutions across enterprise and carrier environments
• Engineer, implement, and optimize PAN-OS SD-WAN architectures to improve performance, resiliency, and application visibility
• Configure and troubleshoot advanced security policies, NAT, VPNs, routing, and application-based traffic controls
• Evaluate, test, and validate emerging network and security technologies in lab environments
• Support large-scale IP/MPLS core network and carrier Ethernet infrastructure initiatives
• Provide advanced escalation support for complex network, firewall, and SD-WAN issues
• Collaborate with architecture, operations, and engineering teams to enhance network security, scalability, and performance
• Develop engineering estimates, implementation plans, installation packages, and technical documentation
• Participate in network modernization efforts, capacity planning, and infrastructure improvements
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices related to firewall, SD-WAN, and routing technologies

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls
• PAN-OS SD-WAN deployment and support experience
• Experience designing and implementing secure WAN architectures
• Advanced firewall policy management, NAT, VPN, and security zone configuration
• Experience supporting highly available firewall environments
• Routing and switching expertise with Juniper and Nokia (Alcatel-Lucent)
• Knowledge of BGP, OSPF, ISIS, EIGRP
• IP/MPLS network engineering experience
• Layer 2 technologies including VLANs, STP, LACP, MC-LAG
• Network security best practices and segmentation strategies
• Strong understanding of scalability, redundancy, reliability, and resiliency principles

Requirements

• 4+ years of progressive experience in a carrier, ISP, telecommunications, or large-scale enterprise networking environment
• Strong network documentation and Visio experience
• Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)