Remote IP Network Engineer II (SD-WAN Palo Alto & Firewall Engineering)

TEKsystems • Atlanta, GA

3d • $50 - $61 • Remote

About The Position

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced IP Network Engineer II to design, implement, optimize, and support Palo Alto Networks Firewall platforms, PAN-OS SD-WAN solutions, and carrier-grade IP/MPLS networks. The role supports large-scale service provider, telecommunications, and enterprise networking environments and involves leadership of firewall and SD-WAN initiatives alongside support for complex, multi-vendor routing environments.

The position is fully remote, supporting an Anchorage, Alaska-based client and working standard business hours Monday through Friday in the Alaska time zone. It is described as a contract-to-hire position based out of Atlanta, Georgia. The posted pay range is $50.00–$61.00 per hour; individual compensation depends on factors including qualifications, skills, experience, knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity.

The role provides the opportunity to influence network architecture, security posture, and SD-WAN strategy; work with carrier-grade IP/MPLS and next-generation networking technologies; and gain exposure to multi-vendor infrastructure. Eligible benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Four or more 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.
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE).
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Software Firewall Engineer (PCSFE).
• Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN certifications.
• CCNP Enterprise certification.
• JNCIP or JNCIS certification.
• Nokia NRS certifications.

Responsibilities

• 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 improve network security, scalability, and performance.
• Develop engineering estimates, implementation plans, installation packages, and technical documentation.
• Participate in network modernization, capacity planning, and infrastructure improvement efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices related to firewall, SD-WAN, and routing technologies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage may be available if eligible.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage may be available if eligible.
• 401(k) retirement plan, with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, may be available if eligible.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents may be available if eligible.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage may be available if eligible.
• Health Spending Account (HSA) may be available if eligible.
• Transportation benefits may be available if eligible.
• Employee Assistance Program may be available if eligible.
• Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, may be available if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed