Networking Contract Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Position: Senior Network Engineer (Contract)

Reports to: Infrastructure Manager

Compensation*: Competitive starting salary at $52/hr - $65/hr commensurate with skills and experience.

*Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications in the pay equity assessment to determine equitable salary placement. Candidates should expect compensation offers within the starting compensation range. The full pay range is included to show the potential earnings for this position with sustained high performance.

Employment Classification: Contract, Exempt

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible, position is open until filled

Office Location: Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA

About Energy Trust of Oregon

Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista, and SW Washington customers of NW Natural. Year over year Energy Trust is recognized as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon.

Our Vision

Clean, affordable energy for everyone.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We recognize the lack of diversity in our industry, and we actively seek to address it with our hiring and retention practices as well as our values. We believe every person and their lived experience is integral to building a vibrant culture and delivering effective services to all customers we serve. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply.

Our Location

Energy Trust provides a range of work location options, including remote, hybrid and in-office work. This position will represent Energy Trust in public settings and potentially at community events. We are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington. The Senior Network Engineer would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.

What We're Looking For:

This position is responsible for network architecture and the application of network-specific security best practices, as well as supporting risk remediation efforts within the network environment. It is responsible for improving system reliability and availability while ensuring that network configurations align with industry standards and ISO requirements. This role will strengthen vendor management by applying technical expertise to evaluate, challenge, and resolve complex support issues-reducing reliance on vendor guidance and ensuring solutions align with organizational requirements and risk posture.

A key objective of the role is to mature the network environment through monitoring, alerting, automation, documentation, implementation of best practices, and team knowledge transfer. This position is responsible for managing large-scale projects, including but not limited to network hardening initiatives in support of ISO compliance. This role serves as the organization's primary networking resource, requiring broad and deep expertise across the domain. The position is expected to operate with a high degree of ownership in executing and prioritizing work, while partnering with IT leadership for strategic direction, decision-making, and approval of significant changes.

The Senior Network Engineer must have deep and broad expertise in networking technologies, architecture, and best practices. As our environment is predominantly Fortinet-based, Fortinet experience is a significant plus. This individual reports to the Infrastructure Manager of the IT department.

This position is expected to report to the Portland office quarterly at a minimum for all staff and other in-person meetings

What You'll Do:

Own enterprise network infrastructure and Fortinet security platforms end to end, serving as the authoritative technical lead for network architecture, configuration standards, and operational governance.

Change network design and security controls with managerial approval, including re architecting systems as necessary to remediate risk, improve resilience, and align with industry and regulatory standards.

Be accountable for network availability, security posture, and risk reduction, proactively identifying systemic weaknesses and resolving complex connectivity and performance issues that materially impact the organization.

Lead all network related remediation efforts in support of ISO compliance, translating audit and monitoring findings into concrete technical controls, configuration changes, and documented evidence.

Serve as the senior technical interface with network and security vendors, independently evaluating vendor guidance, challenging inaccurate or incomplete recommendations, and driving issues to effective resolution.

Define and implement monitoring, alerting, patching, and automation strategies, establishing a mature, supportable network environment with reduced reliance on manual intervention and reactive troubleshooting.

Establish and maintain authoritative, environment specific documentation for network architecture and Fortinet implementations, replacing legacy materials with accurate, actionable standards and procedures.

Drive knowledge transfer and operational readiness across the team, ensuring internal staff are equipped to support and sustain the network environment as maturity improves over time.

Provide timely troubleshooting and resolution of network issues, prioritizing efforts according to incident severity, business impact, and outage scope.

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of server and distributed systems networking design, configuration, and integration.

Provide support and guidance to help desk staff and system administrators in troubleshooting and resolving system-related issues.

Exhibit strong communication skills with colleagues and leadership, contribute meaningfully in meetings, and consistently demonstrate professionalism and respect in all employee interactions.

Adhere to formal change management processes.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Perform all functions of the job in a safe manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

What You'll Need:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university or equivalent professional experience in the information technology field.

5 - 10 years of Network Engineering with network architecture,

Advanced network certifications a plus.

Fortinet certification a plus.

Highly self-motivated and directed with attention to detail.

Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Customer service skills and experiences.

Must be able to interact with a diverse workforce and be comfortable working in culturally diverse settings and groups.

The above information is designed to outline the major functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.

Benefits

What You'll Get:

Health/dental/vision insurance

Employer sponsored and paid life/disability

401(k) with a company contribution of 6% of your salary after 90 days of employment

TriMet pass

Access to health and dependent FSA/HSA accounts

Generous paid vacation, holidays and sick days

Paid volunteer hours

Employee assistance program

Career advancement opportunities

Great colleagues and culture

Flexibility to work from home and/or an office space at the Portland, OR location

Work from home laptop provided

Read more about our benefits here

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit a cover letter and resume on Energy Trust's website www.energytrust.org/About/careers.

All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background check (which may include employment verification, education verification, criminal history, motor vehicle record) and reference checks.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that candidates from certain demographics are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification-for example, women and People of Color. At Energy Trust we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace-if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Energy Trust of Oregon is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Energy Trust of Oregon is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Energy Trust is committed to pay equity. Energy Trust is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience and training.

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