Network Engineer | DataCaliper | Remote (USA)

DataCaliper LLC; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

DataCaliper LLC is seeking an experienced Network Engineer for a long-term remote contract in the United States, aligned to IST hours (3-4 hours daily). You will own enterprise network architecture, firewall design and administration across Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Infoblox DDI, with emphasis on VPN, routing security, IPAM, and high-availability governance.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, document topologies, and coordinate with internal IT teams and external clients to ensure robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• 3+ years of hands-on enterprise network engineering experience.
• Expert Palo Alto and Fortinet firewall setup and administration.
• Deep Infoblox DDI experience (DNS, DHCP, IPAM).
• Understanding of enterprise network architecture, BGP/OSPF, and switching.
• Willingness to work 3–4 IST hours daily on a US remote contract.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Legal eligibility to work remotely in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize enterprise network architecture and routing models.
• Configure, administer, and maintain Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls.
• Manage Infoblox DNS, DHCP, and IPAM environments.
• Troubleshoot complex network, routing, security, and VPN issues.
• Implement security policies, NAT rules, and threat prevention profiles.
• Coordinate tasks within IST working hours.
• Maintain accurate documentation and diagrams of networks.
• Collaborate with internal IT teams and external client stakeholders.
• Ensure high availability and robust connectivity.

Skills

Network engineering

Security administration

BGP

OSPF

VPN

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Communication

IST hours coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Network Engineering

Tools

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Infoblox DDI

Job description

Position Summary:

DataCaliper is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Network Engineer to join our team on a long-term contract basis (remote in the USA, requiring work alignment in IST hours with a dedicated commitment of 3 to 4 hours per day). In this critical networking role, you will be responsible for overall network architecture design, configuration, administration, and advanced routing security. You will leverage your strong background in Infoblox, Palo Alto, and Fortinet platforms to ensure robust enterprise connectivity. This opportunity offers competitive contract compensation, flexible hours, and exceptional professional growth prospects within a leading technology solutions and staffing enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Network Engineer supporting remote US operations via DataCaliper while working in IST hours (3 to 4 hours per day), you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of enterprise network architecture, firewall setups, and IPAM services. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing, configuring, and administering Palo Alto and Fortinet next-generation firewalls, managing Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) environments, and optimizing overall network architecture. You will troubleshoot complex routing and security anomalies, coordinate with cross-functional technical squads, and maintain comprehensive documentation of network topologies and security policies. Furthermore, you will implement robust VPN tunnels, security rulebases, and high-availability routing protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and optimize overall enterprise network architecture, topologies, and routing models.
• Setup, configure, administer, and maintain Palo Alto and Fortinet next-generation firewalls.
• Manage and administer Infoblox core services including DNS, DHCP, and IPAM (DDI) architecture.
• Troubleshoot complex network, routing, security, and VPN connectivity issues across distributed environments.
• Implement robust security policies, NAT rules, threat prevention profiles, and firewall policies.
• Coordinate technical tasks and operational requirements effectively within IST working hours (3 to 4 hours per day).
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, network diagrams, and configuration backup logs.
• Collaborate seamlessly with internal IT teams, project managers, and external client stakeholders.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3+ years of professional hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering and security administration.
• Expert practical proficiency in Palo Alto and Fortinet firewall setup, configuration, and administration.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAddress Management) platforms.
• Comprehensive understanding of overall enterprise network architecture, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and switching.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a long-term contract basis with a flexible schedule aligned to IST hours (3 to 4 hours per day).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Mandatory legal eligibility to work remotely in the United States.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills:

• Advanced professional networking certifications (e.g., PCNSA, PCNSE, NSE 4/7, CCNA, CCNP).
• Experience with cloud networking architectures (AWS VPC, Azure VNet, transit gateways).
• Familiarity with SD‑WAN deployments and cloud security integration.
• Prior working experience in remote consulting environments or managed service providers.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: DataCaliper Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Justin S (Technical Recruitment Lead)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Application URL: https://www.datacaliper.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Long-Term Contract Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Remote Contract Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate Availability Preferred
• Contract Duration: Long-Term Contract / Remote USA (IST Hours – 3 to 4 Hours/Day)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

• When applying for this Network Engineer position at DataCaliper, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your hands‑on Palo Alto/Fortinet firewall management, Infoblox expertise, and your availability to work the required 3 to 4 hours per day in IST hours.