Firewall Management Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Please note that we are not currently accepting resumes or additional support from talent agencies or third-party sources. Any resumes received from these sources will be considered unsolicited.We value integrity and clear communication with our partners, and appreciate your understanding in this matter.The role, at a glance:We're hiring a Senior Network Engineer to serve as the technical lead for networkoperations and architecture across Biamp's enterprise infrastructure. This is a hands-onleadership role. You'll own the network function, drive architecture and modernizationinitiatives, and mentor a network engineer, all while keeping production and corporatenetworks running reliably across multiple sites.You'll work within our Infrastructure & Operations team alongside systems, platform, andservice engineers, reporting to the IOPS Manager and partnering closely with our ITArchitect on architectural direction. This role carries real technical authority over networkdecisions. You'll be expected to bring strong opinions informed by experience, leadplanning and implementation for network projects, and represent the network domain incross-functional infrastructure discussions.How you'll contribute:Leading network architecture and design decisions for firewalls, switching, routing, segmentation, and WAN connectivity across a multi-site enterprise environmentDriving network infrastructure modernization projects, including core switching upgrades and firewall deploymentsOwning network operations: troubleshooting, capacity planning, change management, and incident responseManaging and maintaining FortiGate firewall platforms (including 2601F series): policy management, VPN, SD-WAN, and security postureMaintaining and evolving enterprise switching infrastructure supporting 10G/25G connectivityDefining and tracking network performance metrics; proposing and implementing changes that improve reliability, reduce cost, and strengthen securityOperating and improving network monitoring and alerting using tools like Zabbix and Prometheus/GrafanaMaintaining accurate, up-to-date network documentation and IP address management in NetBoxMentoring a network engineer, helping them grow technically while distributing work sustainably across the functionCollaborating cross-functionally with systems, platform, and software operations teams on shared infrastructure initiativesSupporting manufacturing and corporate network environments with appropriate segmentation and reliability standardsParticipating in incident response, postmortem documentation, and change management processesA successful candidate should have:7+ years of hands-on enterprise network engineering experienceStrong experience with FortiGate/FortiOS firewall platforms (or equivalent next-gen firewall experience with Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, etc.)Deep understanding of L2/L3 networking: routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), switching (VLANs, spanning tree, LACP), and network segmentationExperience designing and operating multi-site WAN and LAN environmentsProficiency with network monitoring and observability toolingStrong documentation habits. You believe the network isn't real if it's not documentedComfort operating as the senior technical voice on network topics, including during incidentsDemonstrated ability to mentor and develop less experienced engineersBachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field (equivalent experience will be considered)Some nice-to-haves:Experience with NetBox or similar IPAM/network source-of-truth platformsFamiliarity with Microsoft Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, ExpressRoute/VPN Gateway)Familiarity with zero-trust networking concepts or overlay networks (e.g., Tailscale, WireGuard)Exposure to network automation or infrastructure-as-code (Ansible, Terraform, Python scripting)Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial environments (OT/IT network considerations)Familiarity with Linux-based infrastructure and servicesExposure to AV-over-IP or networked audio/video protocols (Dante, AES67) is a plus given our product spaceExperience with Extreme Networks Fabric Engine (VOSS)Relevant certifications (Fortinet NSE, CCNP, JNCIP, etc.) are valued but not requiredYour First 90 Days:We're in the middle of an active infrastructure modernization effort. New firewalls aredeployed, core switching upgrades are in progress, and architectural decisions are beingmade now. You won't be onboarding into a quiet environment and waiting for somethinginteresting to happen.First 30 days: Get up to speed on the network topology, current project state, andwhat's already in motion. Build relationships with the infrastructure team and pairwith the existing network engineer to understand priorities, pain points, and whereyour expertise is needed most.First 60 days: Start taking ownership of network operations and contributing toactive modernization work. You'll have real input into architectural decisions. We'relooking for someone who can assess what they see and bring informedrecommendations, not just execute a plan someone else wrote.First 90 days: Own the network function. Lead planning and implementationalongside our IT Architect, mentor the network engineer, and drive the work forward.What we offer:Medical, Dental, and Vision3 weeks annual PTO and 9 paid holidays401(k) + matchingEmployer-paid base life insurance, short, and long-term disabilityHealth savings accounts (with Biamp contribution) and flexible spending accountsTuition reimbursementCharitable donation matchingDiscretionary profit-sharingReferral bonusesWho is Biamp?We make the world’s most extraordinary audio and video solutions. For over 50 years, Biamp has created and innovated professional audiovisual solutions that enable great communication. From the smallest of rooms to the largest of venues, we empower true human connection in every space.As we grow to meet our customers’ needs and evolve to address the challenges of tomorrow, one guiding principle remains the same:Biamp connects people through extraordinary audiovisual experiencesAbout our company:At Biamp, we believe the employment relationship should be reciprocal. We want you to love your job, and we want your expertise and knowledge to help drive our business forward. We champion a supportive and dynamic environment filled with passionate people who choose continuous improvement over perfection. We insist on clear, explicit decision making, believe in taking calculated risks, and celebrate tough decisions even when they don’t succeed. We look for people who desire the best from themselves and encourage the same from their coworkers. Our commitment to one another and to the common goal is the most consistent reliable path to recurring success for all of us #J-18808-Ljbffr