Energy Trust of Oregon

Energy Trust of Oregon

Senior Network Engineer- Contract

Portland, Oregon, United States · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 3 days ago
Distributed SystemsCybersecurityVendor ManagementCustomer SupportNetwork EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingRenewable Energy

About the role

  • The full pay range is included to show the potential earnings for this position with sustained high performance.
  • Year over year Energy Trust is recognized as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon.
  • Our Vision Clean, affordable energy for everyone.

Responsibilities

  • Own enterprise network infrastructure and Fortinet security platforms end to end, serving as the authoritative technical lead for network architecture, configuration standards, and operational governance.
  • Change network design and security controls with managerial approval, including re architecting systems as necessary to remediate risk, improve resilience, and align with industry and regulatory standards.
  • Lead all network related remediation efforts in support of ISO compliance, translating audit and monitoring findings into concrete technical controls, configuration changes, and documented evidence.
  • Define and implement monitoring, alerting, patching, and automation strategies, establishing a mature, supportable network environment with reduced reliance on manual intervention and reactive troubleshooting.
  • Establish and maintain authoritative, environment specific documentation for network architecture and Fortinet implementations, replacing legacy materials with accurate, actionable standards and procedures.
  • Drive knowledge transfer and operational readiness across the team, ensuring internal staff are equipped to support and sustain the network environment as maturity improves over time.
  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of server and distributed systems networking design, configuration, and integration.
  • Provide support and guidance to help desk staff and system administrators in troubleshooting and resolving system-related issues.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  • Perform all functions of the job in a safe manner. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

  • This role serves as the organization's primary networking resource, requiring broad and deep expertise across the domain.
  • The position is expected to operate with a high degree of ownership in executing and prioritizing work, while partnering with IT leadership for strategic direction, decision-making, and approval of significant changes.
  • The Senior Network Engineer must have deep and broad expertise in networking technologies, architecture, and best practices.
  • Must be able to interact with a diverse workforce and be comfortable working in culturally diverse settings and groups.
  • It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.

Nice to have

  • As our environment is predominantly Fortinet-based, Fortinet experience is a significant plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university or equivalent professional experience in the information technology field.
  • 10 years of Network Engineering with network architecture,
  • Advanced network certifications a plus.
  • Fortinet certification a plus.
  • Highly self-motivated and directed with attention to detail.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Compensation

  • The full pay range is included to show the potential earnings for this position with sustained high performance.

Benefits

  • Energy Trust is committed to pay equity.
  • Energy Trust is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees.
  • We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience and training. www.energytrust.org
  • We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply.

Company info

  • We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista, and SW Washington customers of NW Natural.
  • Our Commitment to Diversity We recognize the lack of diversity in our industry, and we actively seek to address it with our hiring and retention practices as well as our values.
  • We are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington.

Equal opportunity

  • If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • ), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disabilit

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