Network Engineer IV

Akima is seeking a Network Engineer IV serves as a senior technical resource responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, security, and operational support of enterprise-wide network infrastructure. This position provides Tier III support and subject matter expertise for complex LAN/WAN/WLAN, VoIP environments in support of mission-critical federal systems. The Network Engineer III leads troubleshooting efforts, engineers scalable network solutions, ensures compliance with federal security mandates, and contributes to modernization initiatives including cloud integration and software-defined networking (SDN).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain large-scale enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN environments.
• Engineer solutions utilizing BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, VPN, SD-WAN, SASE, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, configuration documentation, and operating procedures.
• Provide architecture recommendations for network modernization initiatives.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex network outages.
• Respond to and resolve high-priority incidents impacting mission-critical systems.
• Perform performance analysis, capacity planning, and network optimization.
• Escalate and coordinate with Tier IV/vendor support as required.
• Utilize enterprise monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, SNMP-based platforms) to monitor performance and availability.
• Produce weekly/monthly network statistics and utilization reports.
• Conduct performance threshold analysis and recommend infrastructure upgrades.
• Prepare and maintain:
  • Network diagrams.
  • SOPs.
  • Cabling diagrams.
  • Configuration baselines.
  • Change documentation.
  • Ensure all changes follow formal configuration management procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of progressive network engineering experience.
• 3+ years supporting large-scale enterprise network environments.
• Experience providing Tier III or equivalent advanced support.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco or equivalent enterprise networking platforms.

Job ID

2026-21646
Work Type

Remote
Pay Range

$140,000-$150,000
Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Data Management (ADM), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ADM, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ADM provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ADM delivers agile and innovative cloud and IT services and solutions that enable mission dominance.

As an ADM employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.