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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** Sateo, Inc. - **Location:** Anchorage, AK, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,304.0 - $121,893.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Information Systems, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Data Centers, Linux, Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, Subnetting, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Diagrams, Network Monitoring, Routing, Packet Analyzer, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Overlay Transport Virtualization, Performance Tuning, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Network Routers, Diagnostic Tools, Curam Configuration Tools, Scripting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Information Technology, Fortinet, Open Network Automation Platform, Software Version Control, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0722c07f2e0737c7 ## About the Role * Seven or more years of progressively responsible network engineering experience in a carrier, ISP, telecommunications, satellite, data center, or similarly critical environment. * Deep practical knowledge of Layer 1-3 networking, TCP/IP, subnetting, routing policy, redundancy, failure domains, and systematic troubleshooting. * Demonstrated experience implementing and supporting BGP and OSPF in production; working knowledge of MPLS, IS-IS, EVPN/VXLAN, QoS, and IPv6. * Hands-on experience with carrier-class routers, switches, firewalls, optical transport platforms, and Ethernet services; ability to work confidently from both CLI and management platforms. * Experience with fiber-optic systems, optical power measurement, OTDR testing, patching practices, and troubleshooting of transport impairments. * Ability to interpret packet captures and network telemetry using Wireshark and comparable diagnostic tools. * Strong documentation, change-management, and communication skills, including the ability to write clear MOPs and explain technical risk to varied audiences. * Ability to participate in after-hours maintenance and outage response and to travel by commercial or small aircraft, vehicle, or other practical means to remote Alaska sites. * Valid driver's license and ability to meet site-access and job-related safety requirements. * Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, telecommunications, or a related field-or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Preferred Skills & Experience * Experience with satellite operators, LEO/GEO gateways, teleports, earth stations, or satellite ground-segment integration. * Experience supporting rural Alaska communications, remote field operations, government networks, critical infrastructure, or high-availability service-provider environments. * Advanced experience with Juniper, Cisco, Nokia, Ciena, and Fortinet platforms; familiarity with Linux, VMware, and out-of-band management systems. * Experience with DWDM/CWDM, Carrier Ethernet, MEF service concepts, network automation, APIs, Python or similar scripting, and configuration/version-control practices. * Experience with monitoring, performance, telemetry, and configuration-management platforms. Preferred Certifications * Current Fortinet professional-level certification, MEF Carrier Ethernet certification, or FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT). * Relevant optical transport, Linux, cloud, virtualization, security, or vendor-specific certifications. ## Description Pacific Dataport is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, commission, operate, and troubleshoot carrier-class infrastructure that connects satellite gateways, teleports, data centers, fiber transport systems, and remote communications sites across Alaska. This is a senior individual-contributor role for an engineer who enjoys moving between architecture, configuration, field commissioning, and complex problem resolution. The successful candidate will own technical outcomes, serve as a Tier III escalation resource, and work closely with operations teams, vendors, satellite partners, contractors, and customers. The role does not include routine people-management or budget-management responsibilities., * Design and evolve resilient carrier-class IP/MPLS networks supporting satellite gateway, teleport, data center, backbone, and customer-service environments. * Configure and support routing, switching, optical transport, security, and service-delivery platforms, including equipment from Juniper, Cisco, Nokia, Ciena, and Fortinet. * Engineer and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, EVPN/VXLAN, VLANs, QoS, Carrier Ethernet, and IPv4/IPv6 services. * Integrate LEO and GEO satellite gateway systems with terrestrial IP, Ethernet, optical, and data center infrastructure; coordinate interfaces with satellite operators and technology partners. * Plan and execute equipment installation, turn-up, testing, acceptance, and commissioning at teleports, earth stations, data centers, central offices, and remote Alaska sites. * Engineer and troubleshoot fiber and optical transport systems, including DWDM/CWDM links; perform loss testing, OTDR analysis, and fault isolation. * Provide Tier III support for complex incidents; use packet capture, protocol analysis, telemetry, logs, and performance data to identify root cause and restore service. * Develop methods of procedure, implementation plans, test plans, network diagrams, circuit records, inventories, and as-built documentation. * Perform capacity planning, resiliency analysis, lifecycle planning, software upgrades, configuration management, and proactive performance optimization. * Implement and support firewalls, segmentation, secure management access, high-availability architectures, and network security controls in coordination with organizational policy. * Improve monitoring and operational visibility using network management systems, telemetry, alerting, configuration tools, and practical automation or scripting. * Lead technical work during planned maintenance windows and emergency restoration; communicate clearly with stakeholders and complete post-event documentation. * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians, contractors, and less-experienced engineers without serving as their direct manager. * Travel approximately 5-10% throughout Alaska, including to remote locations, and safely perform hands-on work in data center, teleport, and field environments. ## Related Videos - [IoT: The road to sustainability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/557-iot-the-road-to-sustainability) - [IP Authentication: A Tale of Performance Pitfalls and Challenges in Prod](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1413-ip-authentication-a-tale-of-performance-pitfalls-and-challenges-in-prod) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)