Network Engineer

Position: Network Engineer

Portland, Oregon

Direct Hire- Full Time

$90-120k DOE and Education

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to join our client in Portland, Oregon! This full-time role involves hands-on experience in network administration, along with some systems administration knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

· Deploy, configure, support, and upgrade network devices, including switches, routers, end-point devices, WAN circuits, MPLS, and VPN services.

· Troubleshoot network devices such as desktops, servers, switches, routers, and video systems.

· Assist in patch management for all production devices.

· Collaborate in the development and implementation of standardized IT practices and procedures.

· Design, implement, and support network upgrades for various locations across the U.S. and British Columbia.

· Monitor network performance and ensure proactive alerting, as well as maintain historical performance records.

· Plan for network capacity and future growth needs.

· Work with cross-functional support teams to deliver high-quality service to both internal and external partners.

· Coordinate with third-party vendors to establish support and upgrade procedures for network devices.

· Maintain documentation on network designs, operational procedures, and performance reporting.

· Ensure the organization's network security standards are maintained and continually improved.

Skills & Qualifications:

· Strong understanding of network systems, operating systems, systems administration, and enterprise applications.

· Direct hands-on experience with configuring major vendors' routers and switches, such as Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Rockwell.

· Proficiency in troubleshooting wired and wireless networks, using network traces to diagnose issues.

· Experience with WAN technologies such as MPLS, EVPL, DS1/DS2, and legacy services like T1/T3 and dial-up modem services.

· Familiarity with network protocols such as TCP/IP, RIP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, SIP, VOIP, and SFTP.

· Experience with Microsoft technologies, including NPS, IIS, and DHCP.

· Experience designing, deploying, and supporting dynamic routing protocols.

· Direct hands-on experience with Windows operating systems.

· Extensive experience with VPN setup and support is a plus.

· Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments is highly desirable.

Education & Certifications:

· A bachelor's degree in a related field plus 3 years of direct experience, or 8 years of experience with enterprise network systems.

· Network and security certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CISSP) are highly preferred.

· Strong understanding of WLAN technologies, including 802.11 and point-to-multi-point mesh networks like Aruba.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, 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 California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.