Site Network Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 83,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Site Network Engineer to design and implement network solutions across LAN/WAN, routing, switching, wireless, and security. You will develop and execute validation plans, troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, and document results to support reliable, scalable infrastructure.

The role collaborates with internal teams and external vendors, contributes to project execution, and provides data‑driven insights with limited direction.

Qualifications

• Four-year or graduate degree in Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Typically has 2–4 years of work experience in network engineering, network administration, or infrastructure operations, or an advanced degree with limited professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs portions of network solutions including LAN/WAN, routing, switching, wireless, and network security based on standards and best practices.
• Develops and executes test plans to validate network configurations and troubleshoot issues.
• Creates validation plans for reliability, redundancy, latency, throughput, failover, and security compliance; documents test results.
• Implements network changes, configurations, and remediation actions with accurate documentation.
• Captures and communicates resolution updates and root cause findings for internal sharing.

Skills

Network Architecture

Routing & Switching

Network Security

TCP/IP Networking

Wireless Networking

Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting

Python or scripting for automation

Network Performance Analysis

Cloud Networking

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Systems Integration

Data Center Networking

Network Protocol Analysis Tools

DNS, DHCP, IP Address Management

ITIL familiarity

Effective Communication

Results Orientation

Learning Agility

Digital Fluency

Customer Centricity

Education

Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline

Typically 2–4 years of work experience in network engineering, administration, or infrastructure operations

Tools

CCNA

CCNP

Wireshark

Job description

Site Network Engineer Description - Job Summary

This role is responsible for designing and implementing network engineering solutions by applying intermediate level knowledge of networking principles, and developing and executing validation and monitoring plans. The role acts as a member of a project team to deliver reliable, scalable, secure, and cost-effective network infrastructure for low to moderately complex environments. The role demonstrates technical judgment, analytical thinking, and attention to detail, and provides data‑driven insights with limited project direction input. The role collaborates with internal teams and external partners, participates in project execution, and contributes to the delivery of high‑performing network solutions.

Responsibilities

• Designs portions of network solutions including LAN/WAN, routing, switching, wireless, and network security based on established engineering standards and best practices.
• Develops and executes test plans to validate network configurations, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Creates validation plans for network reliability, redundancy, latency, throughput, failover, and security compliance; documents and publishes test results.
• Implements network changes, configurations, and remediation actions while maintaining accurate documentation and change records.
• Captures and communicates resolution updates and root cause findings for internal knowledge sharing.
• Exercises technical judgment, problem‑solving skills, and initiative with consistent attention to operational detail.
• Collaborates with internal teams and external vendors on network design, deployment, and optimisation.
• Provides support for network changes, configuration approvals, vendor evaluations, and technical review of service/provider proposals.
• Participates in cross‑functional project teams to support network‑related initiatives and knowledge transfer activities.
• Contributes to building secure, scalable, and cost‑effective network solutions for low to moderately complex environments.
• Develops recommendations, reports, and technical documentation through analysis of network performance and operational data.
• Works independently on moderately scoped network issues, applying professional expertise and following organizational standards and procedures.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Four‑year or Graduate Degree in Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 2–4 years of work experience, preferably in network engineering, network administration, or infrastructure operations, or an advanced degree with limited professional experience.

Preferred Certifications

• CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent networking certifications (preferred but not required).

Knowledge & Skills

• Network Architecture
• Routing & Switching (e.g., BGP, OSPF, VLANs)
• Network Security (Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS)
• TCP/IP Networking
• Wireless Networking
• Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting
• Python or scripting for automation
• Network Performance Analysis
• Cloud Networking (e.g., Azure, AWS)
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) fundamentals
• Systems Integration
• Data Center Networking
• Network Protocol Analysis Tools (e.g., Wireshark)
• DNS, DHCP, IP Address Management
• IT Service Management (ITIL familiarity)

Cross‑Org Skills

• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope

• Impacts immediate team and serves as a knowledgeable team member providing analysis and contributing to project execution with limited directional input.

Complexity

• Responds to routine network and infrastructure issues within established guidelines and operational frameworks.

Disclaimer

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, or knowledge requirements. Responsibilities may evolve, and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

Benefits: HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including;
• 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview [https://hpbenefits.ce.alight.com/])

The pay range for this role is $83,000 to $120,800 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only).

Pay varies by work location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job - Engineering Schedule - Full time Shift - No shift premium (United States of America) Travel - No Relocation.

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