Network Engineer - Data Center / Operational Technology

Role: Network Engineer - Data Center / Operational Technology - Hybrid

Schedule: Hybrid w/ 3 days per week onsite

Location: Portland, OR

Travel: Domestic travel up to 25% (including HQ in Denver, CO)

Pay Range: $130,000-140,000 plus targeted 20% annual bonus (Actual pay within this range will depend on experience)

Type: Full-Time / Direct-hire

We are partnered with a leading digital infrastructure provider seeking a Network Engineer to join their growing team.

You will deploy, monitor, upgrade and support the Operational Technology services & corporate networks. You should have expertise in operating highly available, secure, and scalable networks.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage local and wide area networks, as well as other network components.
• Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and similar network devices.
• Continuously monitor network performance, identifying and addressing bottlenecks and issues proactively.
• Deploy and manage monitoring tools to detect and resolve system issues, ensuring reliability.
• Conduct regular backups, audits, and testing to ensure business continuity.
• Provide advanced technical support for complex network and system-related issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to resolve intricate network problems.
• Analyze incidents, perform root cause analysis, and develop preventive measures.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations and procedures.
• Generate regular reports on network performance and security incidents.
• Maintain on-call availability for emergency response situations.

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Must Have Experience:

• 5+ years of Network Engineering experience in an enterprise or Data Center setting (Operational Technology)
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or technology-related field (or 4 years of related experience)
• Experience with Juniper networking technologies (EX series switches or SRX series firewall/gateways ideal)
• Scripting or coding skills in either Bash, Python, Ruby, or other popular languages.
• Self-motivated and ability to prioritize workload across implementation projects
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must pass a comprehensive background screening

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Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Cisco networking technologies
• Relevant industry networking certifications such as Cisco CCNP, CCNA, and/or Juniper JNCIA, JNCIP, JNCIE, etc.
• Data Center experience or Operational Technology (OT) experience is a HUGE plus

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Pay Range: $130,000-140,000 plus targeted 20% annual bonus (Actual pay within this range will depend on experience)

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Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and more!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status.We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.