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# Network Engineer IV

- **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $156,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Synchronous Optical Networking, Network Analysis, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Domain Name System (DNS), Hot Standby Router Protocol, Internet Group Management Protocols, Internet Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), IPv4, IPv6, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Routing, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Optical Carrier Transmission Rates, Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS), Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Virtual Local Area Networks, Visual Systems, Juniper, Cisco
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.seattlejobs.com/job.asp?id=3367807626&tx=IT9386THI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelors Degree in a technology related field or equivalent experience to a Bachelor's degree
 * Minimum of 7 years industry experience
 * Experience with optical planning modelling tools and rollout of large DWDM networks
 * Expertise IP networking fundamentals and IP protocols
 * In-depth knowledge of and experience with major DWDM platforms Ciena Infinera and Cisco
 * In-depth knowledge of and experience with major router platforms Cisco and Juniper including compatible supervisory and line cards for these platforms
 * In-depth knowledge of and experience with major internet routing protocols specifically BGP and OSPF
 * Excellent network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting skills
 * Candidates should also have had significant past experience with and expertise in many of the following protocols technologies: DWDM T1/DS1 DS3 SONET OC3 OC48 802.2/3 802.1d VLANs/STP IPv4 IPv6 TCP internals flow control BGP OSPF HSRP/GLBP PIMv2 IGMP LDP TACACS IPSEC VPNs netflow DNS HTTP, Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

## Description

* Design build and rollout our global DWDM networks
 * Drive scaling designs to meet the demand of our customers
 * Create processes that help operate and build our optical network
 * Work closely with other Networking teams
 * Evaluate new products and drive commercial tender process
 * Ensure that the optical network adheres to the defined network standards
 * Review and implement changes on the optical systems
 * Drive operational excellence projects to drive improvements in our DWDM network quality and reliability
 * Troubleshoot complex problems and develop innovative solutions day to day on our network.


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