Oil & Gas Network Engineer - Fortinet, Cisco & Aruba

Hamilton Barnes; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes is seeking a Network Engineer in Anchorage, AK to design, implement, and support secure network infrastructures for oil and gas clients. You will work with Fortinet FortiGate, Aruba wireless, and Cisco equipment to meet business needs.

You will monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and lead ongoing improvements while mentoring junior staff in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Network Engineer.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet FortiGate, Aruba wireless, and Cisco equipment.
• Experience with firewall config, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation.
• Industry certs such as CCNP, CCIE, Fortinet NSE, or Aruba ACSP/ACMP are desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support network infrastructure solutions for oil and gas clients.
• Collaborate with clients to translate business needs into tailored network solutions.
• Configure and optimize firewalls, switches, routers, and wireless APs.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and minimize downtime.
• Conduct network assessments and audits to improve reliability and security.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and stay current with tech trends.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and their impact on client networks.

Skills

Networking concepts

TCP/IP

VLANs

VPNs

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent/work in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Fortinet FortiGate

Aruba wireless solutions

Cisco networking equipment

Job description

Hamilton Barnes is seeking a Network Engineer in Anchorage, AK to design, implement, and support secure network infrastructures for oil and gas clients. You will work with Fortinet FortiGate, Aruba wireless, and Cisco equipment to meet business needs.

You will monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and lead ongoing improvements while mentoring junior staff in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience are required.