Senior Fortinet Network Architect for Scalable Energy Infra

Fervo Energy Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Fervo Energy is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to own the architecture, implementation, and lifecycle management of our Fortinet‑based network across corporate, cloud, and site environments in Houston. You will set technical direction, ensure uptime, and align with cybersecurity and enterprise connectivity standards.

This role collaborates with engineering teams, partners, and vendors, mentoring staff, and driving automation and scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in network engineering or infrastructure operations.
• Deep hands‑on experience with the Fortinet product portfolio, including FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiNAC, and Fortinet Secure SD‑WAN.
• Strong experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), IPsec and SSL VPN, QoS, and network segmentation design.
• Experience supporting hybrid networking environments including cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in complex, uptime‑critical infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Mentor engineers and contractors, raising the team’s Fortinet platform proficiency and operational discipline
• 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

Skills

Fortinet stack

Network design

Routing & switching

Hybrid networking

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

FortiGate

FortiSwitch

FortiAP

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

FortiNAC

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

Job description

Fervo Energy is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to own the architecture, implementation, and lifecycle management of our Fortinet‑based network across corporate, cloud, and site environments in Houston. You will set technical direction, ensure uptime, and align with cybersecurity and enterprise connectivity standards.

This role collaborates with engineering teams, partners, and vendors, mentoring staff, and driving automation and scalable solutions.