1594 – Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer

Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer

********UPDATE ON THIS ROLE:

The need has shifted a bit to be more storage/hypervisor focused, particularly around Prox Mox, Linux based storage that goes with that, and general data center / enterprise storage background. Our client is currently a VMWare shop, but they intend to move us to Prox Mox in the next year. Storage wise, they have a mix of Cisco UCS/Cloudian/Qumulo products in a three-tiered deployment based on need and retention.

Location: inner SE Portland, OR (Hybrid – ~3 days/week on-site)

Type: 2-year contracts (potential for extension)

We’re supporting our client as they add a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer to their Network & Server team. This role focuses on high-availability, converged network infrastructure in a complex enterprise environment where reliability and safety really matter.

This role can be one of two skill-sets:

Sr. Network Engineer – Firewall / Security Focus

• Lead design, deployment, and support of next‑gen firewalls (Palo Alto preferred) in a highly segmented environment.
• Help build out new network modules to isolate services (e.g., separating CCTV from rail environments) and reduce blast radius.
• Serve as a primary/secondary SME for firewall policy, rule sets, and security best practices (PCI/HIPAA exposure is a plus)

Sr. Network Engineer – Wireless / Mobility (Cisco / Meraki) Focus

• Own design and support of Cisco wireless controllers and Meraki environments across yards, facilities, and vehicles.
• Support existing operations where vehicles use Wi‑Fi and cellular to offload CCTV footage, and help drive the long‑term move toward real‑time cellular connectivity across the fleet.
• Work on projects involving mobile/vehicle RF, MPLS networking, and future cellular‑first architectures.

If you’re stronger on one side (firewallsor wireless/Meraki) but have strong route/switch fundamentals and are comfortable learning, our client is open to candidates who can grow into the tools.

In either role, you’ll:

• Plan, design, implement, and manage our client’s IT communication and network infrastructure, with an emphasis on high availability and security.
• Support and improve a complex, converged environment: Cisco switches/routers, wireless, firewalls, VPN/remote access, and monitoring/platform tools.
• Troubleshoot network and server issues in a mission‑critical 24/7 environment , quickly resolving outages and degraded service in coordination with internal teams and vendors.
• Integrate with Microsoft‑centric platforms: Active Directory, M365 hybrid , virtualization, backup, and real‑time monitoring systems.
• Participate in, and sometimes lead, complex projects from design through implementation and cutover.
• Help drive IT process maturity , documentation, and cross‑team collaboration as they continue to modernize their infrastructure and practices.
• Some off‑hours / on‑call participation is expected to support critical systems.

Core background (senior‑level):

• ~4+ years of hands‑on experience innetwork management and network security in a complex enterprise setting.
• Strong experience designing, implementing, and supporting multi‑site network environments.
• Proven background supporting mission‑critical systems (public sector, utilities, transportation, healthcare, financial services, etc. all translate well).

Technical strengths we’re targeting (mix across both roles):

• Strong routing/switching (Cisco) and converged network design.

– Firewall / Security role:

• Next‑gen firewalls (ideallyPalo Alto , but Fortinet/Check Point/etc. are also relevant).
• Network segmentation, policy design, and rule‑set hygiene.

– Wireless / Mobility role:

• Cisco wireless controllers andMeraki wireless management.
• Experience with large‑scale Wi‑Fi deployments and/or vehicle/yard environments is a plus.
• Exposure to MPLS , mobile/vehicle RF networking, CCTV, and voice/telephony is helpful.
• -Experience with cloud/hybrid (Azure and/or AWS) is a nice‑to‑have.
• -Relevant certifications (CCNA/CCNP, Network+, Security+, Microsoft, etc.) are appreciated but not required.

Soft Skills & Culture Fit

Our client is very focused on collaboration and communication as they raise IT maturity across the organization. They’re looking for someone who:

• Communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Can translate technical tradeoffs into business language and help shape requirements.
• Works well across teams instead of in silos.
• Is curious, adaptable, and willing to learn new tools (e.g., Palo Alto, Meraki) as long as the core fundamentals are solid.
• Cares about public service, safety, and reliability for the community.