Network Engineer

Jobs via Dice; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Level 2 Network Engineer for a remote position in the Alaska time zone. This role involves building transition documents for a large-scale data center migration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise networking, security practices, and data center environments. Responsibilities include developing documentation, auditing data center connections, and supporting IP strategy development. This is a 6+ month extendable contract with the potential to convert to full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Strong security background in enterprise network environments.
• Hands-on experience with data center equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive transition documentation using predefined templates.
• Analyze and correct virtual port channel configurations.
• Support the development and implementation of a revised IP strategy.

Skills

Security

Documentation

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

CCNP or higher

Tools

Cisco Nexus

Palo Alto firewalls

Job description

Job Title: Network Engineer

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, World Wide Technology, is seeking a skilled Level 2 Network Engineer for a remote position in the Alaska time zone. This is a 6+ months extendable contract with the possibility to convert to full-time employment.

Project Details

We are looking for a network engineer with a strong background in enterprise networking and data center environments, including security practices and infrastructure implementation. The engineer will primarily build transition documents to support a large-scale data center migration. The ideal candidate is process-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in complex environments with minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive transition documentation using predefined templates.
• Analyze and correct virtual port channel (VPC) configurations to meet enterprise standards.
• Audit and revise physical data center connections to ensure reliability and prevent outages.
• Support the development and implementation of a revised IP strategy, including new subnets and VLAN structures.
• Provide periodic status updates, highlighting progress and blockers.
• Be available during change windows to support migration activities.
• Participate in candidate evaluation phase (if converted to full-time or long-term role) by contributing to technical discussions and documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong security background in enterprise network environments.
• Hands-on experience with data center equipment, including Cisco Nexus (VPC), Palo Alto firewalls, and other Cisco routing and switching platforms.
• Professional certification: CCNP or higher.
• Proven experience managing and working within enterprise data centers.
• Familiarity with IP strategy planning, subnetting, and VLAN design.
• Excellent documentation skills and ability to follow structured templates.
• Efficient time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industry: Software Development