Senior Network Engineer
About The Position
Fervo is working to build the most cost-effective, repeatable geothermal power plants in the world. Achieving this mission requires secure, resilient, and highly available infrastructure that can scale from early-stage development to full commercial operations. Joining Fervo means operating at the intersection of energy infrastructure and modern enterprise systems—where reliability, safety, and disciplined execution are foundational. As Fervo expands across multiple sites and transitions assets into long-term operations, the network becomes a critical enabler of business performance, cybersecurity, and enterprise connectivity. Fervo has standardized on the Fortinet platform, and this role will own the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of that platform so our environments scale securely and operate reliably across corporate, cloud, and site environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of experience in network engineering or infrastructure operations
- Deep hands-on experience with the Fortinet product portfolio, including FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiNAC, and Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
- Strong experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), IPsec and SSL VPN, QoS, and network segmentation design
- Experience supporting hybrid networking environments including cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in complex, uptime-critical infrastructure environments
Nice To Haves
- Fortinet certifications such as FCP (Fortinet Certified Professional) or FCSS (Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist) in Secure Networking or Network Security
- Multi-vendor networking experience (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Aruba)
- Experience supporting industrial control systems or operational technology environments
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or NERC CIP
- Experience in energy, utilities, oil & gas, or other regulated infrastructure sectors
- Experience with network automation, scripting (e.g., Python), or infrastructure-as-code tools
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure, resilient network infrastructure on the Fortinet platform across corporate, cloud, and site environments
- Own configuration and lifecycle management of FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitch switching, and FortiAP wireless, including high-availability design, firmware planning, and capacity management
- Architect and operate corporate SD-WAN for site-to-site connectivity, traffic steering, and WAN resilience
- Author and maintain network design documentation, topology diagrams, and configuration standards that serve as the technical reference for the team
- Administer FortiManager for centralized policy management, device provisioning, and configuration governance across all managed devices
- Operate FortiAnalyzer for logging, reporting, and event correlation, tuning outputs to support operations, security, and audit needs
- Deploy and manage FortiNAC for network access control, device profiling, and segmentation enforcement
- Drive automation of routine network changes using FortiManager scripts, APIs, and infrastructure-as-code practices
- Design and enforce network security controls—segmentation, firewall policy, and secure remote access—in alignment with company cybersecurity policies
- Lead firewall policy lifecycle management, including periodic rule reviews, cleanup, and change-control evidence
- Partner with cybersecurity teams on monitoring, logging, and incident response, leveraging FortiAnalyzer telemetry
- Support network-related risk assessments, audits, and remediation activities, including evidence requests under applicable compliance frameworks
- Serve as the senior escalation point for complex network incidents across enterprise and site environments
- Lead network deployment for new site commissioning, expansions, and infrastructure upgrades, coordinating with engineering, construction, and vendor teams
- Partner with managed service providers and Fortinet support to maintain uptime and drive issues to root-cause resolution
- Mentor engineers and contractors, raising the team’s Fortinet platform proficiency and operational discipline
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
