Network Engineer

Goldbelt, Inc. • De Leon Springs, FL

5d • Remote

About The Position

Goldbelt Incorporated is an Alaska Native Corporation headquartered in Juneau, Alaska. The company manages more than 30 subsidiaries and provides shared services through centers of excellence based in Herndon, Virginia. Goldbelt emphasizes customer service, professional growth, competitive benefits, and profit-sharing while supporting its shareholder community.

The Network Engineer designs, implements, maintains, and optimizes enterprise network infrastructure supporting Goldbelt, Inc. and its subsidiaries. The role ensures secure, reliable, high-performing network services across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, with emphasis on compliance, cybersecurity, and operational excellence for federal and commercial customers. The position is remote with occasional travel; candidates based in Juneau are preferred because of the complexity of the local network.

The posting describes three levels for the role. Level I requires at least one year of related experience or demonstrated proficiency as a Goldbelt IT Support Technician II; Level II requires at least three years; and Level III requires at least five years. Each level has corresponding education or equivalent-experience and certification requirements. Level III also requires the ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking concepts, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, routing, and switching.
• Working knowledge of network security principles, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, access controls, and secure remote access.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues across multiple environments and layers.
• Familiarity with network monitoring, logging, and performance management tools.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, verbally and in writing, with coworkers and outside agencies, partners, shareholders, and business associates.
• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity, with the ability to adapt messages and strategies for diverse audiences.
• Basic understanding of relevant software, tools, and systems used in the corporate environment.
• Level I: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Level I: Minimum of 1+ years of experience in network engineering, network administration, or a related field, or demonstrated proficiency as a Goldbelt IT Support Technician II.
• Level I: Foundational knowledge of enterprise networking technologies, including routing, switching, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Level I: Ability to learn and apply network configuration, troubleshooting, monitoring, and support procedures.
• Level I: HPE Aruba Networking Certified Associate – Switching or equivalent certification.
• Level II: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Level II: Minimum of 3+ years of experience in network engineering or network administration roles.
• Level II: HPE Aruba Networking Certified Professional – Switching (ACP-S), HPE Aruba Networking Certified Professional – Campus Access (ACP-CA), or equivalent certification.
• Level II: Hands-on experience configuring and supporting enterprise networking technologies, including routing, switching, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Level III: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Level III: HPE Aruba Networking Certified Professional – Switching (ACP-S), HPE Aruba Networking Certified Professional – Campus Access (ACP-CA), or equivalent certification.
• Level III: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in network engineering, network administration, or a related field.
• Level III: Demonstrated experience independently designing, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure.
• Level III: Advanced hands-on experience with routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and enterprise network security technologies.
• Level III: Experience troubleshooting complex network issues and providing technical guidance or mentorship to less experienced network engineers.
• Level III: Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs).
• Previous government contracting experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, implement, and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and firewall infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity to support reliability and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, including connectivity, latency, and security incidents.
• Implement and maintain network security controls in accordance with NIST, DoD, and customer requirements.
• Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers from vendors such as HPE Aruba, SonicWALL, and VMware, or equivalent.
• Support cloud and hybrid networking solutions, including Azure, AWS, and other government-approved cloud environments.
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, standard operating procedures, and configuration baselines.
• Participate in system upgrades, patching, and lifecycle replacement activities.
• Collaborate with vendors, partners, and IT operations teams to deliver integrated and compliant solutions.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) activities, audits, and compliance assessments as required.
• Provide Tier II/Tier III network support and on-call support as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Goldbelt policies, customer requirements, and applicable federal regulations.

Benefits

• Annual incentive compensation plan tied to strategic objectives and profit-sharing.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Tax-deferred savings options.
• Supplementary benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level