Network Engineer

Role Overview

• Designs, implements, manages, and supports enterprise and job-site network infrastructure
• Configures and maintains routing, switching, firewall policies, VLANs, and network segmentation
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex network and connectivity issues
• Monitors network performance, availability, and security
• Gathers and validates network requirements for new offices and job sites
• Develops Bills of Materials (BoMs) for required network and connectivity equipment
• Designs subnetting, VLANs, routing, firewall rules, and security policies
• Deploys and validates network infrastructure, including on-site support when required
• Coordinates with cabling contractors to ensure proper physical infrastructures
• Provides clear and consistent communication to stakeholders regarding progress, risks, and timelines
• Configures and manages FortiGate firewalls, including security policies, IPS, SD-WAN, and VPNs
• Administers FortiManager for centralized policy management and standardization
• Utilizes FortiAnalyzer for logging, monitoring, and security analysis
• Deploys and supports FortiSwitch and FortiAP solutions
• Implements and supports Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) strategies
• Manages relationships with Internet Service Providers (ISPs), including performance monitoring and issue escalation
• Coordinates connectivity solutions and redundancy strategies across offices and job sites
• Implements and supports Starlink, Cradlepoint, and 4G/5G/LTE connectivity for remote locations
• Supports secure network integration with Microsoft Azure and cloud-based services
• Collaborates with cybersecurity teams to align network architecture with security standards and frameworks
• Supports compliance with industry best practices such as NIST and CIS as applicable to network operations
• Maintains accurate network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures
• Identifies opportunities to improve network reliability, security, and cost efficiency
• Stays current with networking and security technologies to support continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in network engineering supporting enterprise and distributed environments
• Extensive hands-on experience with Fortinet networking and security technologies
• Proficient with enterprise networking technologies including firewalls, switches, wireless access points, and VPN solutions
• Strong experience with Ubiquiti, FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch, FortiAPs, and FortiVPN
• Familiarity with cloud networking and security concepts, particularly within Microsoft Azure
• Must be able to travel to Baker offices and job sites by automobile or airplane to support network deployments and troubleshooting.

Tech Stack

• Azure
• Cloud
• Cyber Security
• Firewalls
• Switching

Benefits

• Excellent benefits
• Professional development opportunities