Network Engineer III

# Network Engineer IIIApply**Job#: 3045569****Job Description:**Network Engineer III**Location:** Anchorage, Alaska (Remote)Role OverviewAn experienced Network Engineer III is sought to design, plan, implement, and support highly available enterprise and telecommunications networks. This senior-level role requires technical expertise in Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN technologies, network architecture, routing, and security. The ideal candidate will architect solutions, lead implementation efforts, mentor other engineers, and drive strategic network initiatives while ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.Key Responsibilities* Design, engineer, and implement complex network solutions supporting enterprise and telecommunications services.* Lead SD-WAN initiatives utilizing Palo Alto Networks technologies and drive WAN transformation projects.* Develop scalable, secure, and highly available network architectures, including HA SD-WAN and network resiliency designs.* Create and review engineering designs, specifications, and implementation plans.* Develop and maintain network diagrams, technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures.* Work with engineering leadership to define future-state network architecture and evaluate emerging technologies.* Serve as a senior escalation point for complex network issues, leading root cause analysis and resolution.* Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians.Required Qualifications**Education:** A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is also required.**Experience:** A minimum of six years of progressive network engineering experience is required. This includes experience designing and implementing enterprise networking solutions and leading complex technical projects.**Technical Skills:*** Recent, hands-on experience with Palo Alto SD-WAN, including PAN-OS deployments, Panorama administration, and HA architectures.* Expertise with Hub-to-Branch and Branch-to-Branch connectivity models and traffic engineering.* Strong knowledge of dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), network redundancy, and failover design.* Proficiency in firewall policy management, IPSec VPN design, and network security best practices.* Experience with network monitoring, performance analysis, and troubleshooting.Preferred Qualifications* Experience in the telecommunications industry.* Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSE preferred).* Other networking certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or JNCIP.* Experience supporting large distributed networks.* Experience with cloud networking and security technologies. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Remote:** Yes**Location:** Anchorage, AK, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** August 10, 2026**Pay Range:** $45 - $55 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr