Network Engineer II Job at Upskilled Evolution in Anchorage

Network Engineer II — Location: Fairbanks, AK or Anchorage, AK; Employment Type: Full-Time.

Position Overview

We are seeking aNetwork Engineer II to join our technical team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in routing, switching, and network troubleshooting, with the ability to design, implement, and maintain scalable network solutions. This role requires hands-on experience with advanced networking technologies and a proactive approach to optimizing performance across critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues using a deep understanding of the OSI model.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain routing and switching protocols, including OSPF, BGP, VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol, VRF-Lite, and IPv4 subnetting.
• Deploy and manage equipment with Ubiquiti EdgeOS and MikroTik RouterOS.
• Perform packet capture and analysis with tools such as WireShark.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to implement and document network designs and configurations.
• Support ongoing efforts to scale and optimize broadband network infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the OSI model and its application to troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with OSPF, BGP, VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol, VRF-Lite, and IPv4 subnetting.
• Proficiency with Ubiquiti EdgeOS and/or MikroTik RouterOS.
• Skilled with WireShark or equivalent packet capture analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Familiarity with network and systems monitoring platforms such as LibreNMS, Grafana, or Observium.
• Experience with NetBox for network documentation.
• DNS management knowledge.
• Exposure to network automation tools (e.g., Ansible).
• Experience with indoor/outdoor RF deployments, including Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint radio solutions.
• Familiarity with TowerCoverage.com.
• Knowledge of the TNSR routing platform.

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to work with a collaborative and innovative engineering team.
• Be part of a mission-driven effort to expand and improve connectivity.
• Professional growth in advanced networking and broadband systems.