Senior Network Engineer
Fervo EnergyHouston, TX
Full Time
Posted October 16, 2026
$123k - $175k· Est.
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 17, 2026
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- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the architecture, implementation, and lifecycle management of Fervo’s network infrastructure, built on the Fortinet platform—including FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiNAC, and Fortinet Secure SD-WAN—across corporate IT, cloud platforms, a
Key Responsibilities
- Network Architecture & Engineering
- 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.
- Centralized Management & Visibility
- 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.
- Security & Compliance
- 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.
- Operations, Reliability & Leadership
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits & Perks
- Fervo offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible employees include:
- Medical, dental, and vision plan options
- Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
- A 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match
- Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave
- Family-building, fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support through Carrot
- A dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses
- An annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care
- Employee ownership opportunities through Fervo’s Employee Stock Purchase Program, as well as stock option grants and bonus opportunities for eligible roles
- Benefits and programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may change.
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