Sr Network Field Engineer

The Hertz Corporation; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rental Discount

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) matching

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance

Educational Reimbursement

Voluntary Insurance

Discounts

Job summary

The Hertz Corporation is seeking a Senior Network Field Engineer to lead reliable, secure, and scalable network delivery across field locations and cloud environments. You will blend hands-on operations with architecture-aligned projects, driving performance, resilience, and modernization across a fast-paced, global setting.

You will design, implement, and optimize enterprise networks, including on-premises and cloud deployments, while mentoring staff and aligning with ITIL/Agile practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise network solutions.
• Strong expertise in LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless networking, routing, switching, TCP/IP, and enterprise infrastructure design.
• Experience managing secure on-premises and cloud networks (Azure/AWS) with network security principles.
• Hands-on experience with network automation and IaC (Python, Ansible, Terraform).
• Fortinet networking and security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational support for the global Hertz field network with Tier III troubleshooting and NOC coordination.
• Design and deliver LAN, WAN, and wireless solutions for field projects with proper IPAM and documentation.
• Serve as technical lead for network initiatives aligning with enterprise architecture, security, and availability standards.
• Drive network security and resilience by implementing and improving controls to remediate vulnerabilities.
• Monitor performance, capacity, and reliability to meet business requirements and SLAs.
• Communicate status and recommendations, mentor engineers, and contribute to roadmaps and modernization strategies.

Skills

LAN/WAN networking

SD-WAN

Wireless networking

TCP/IP

Network security

Infrastructure as Code

Python

Ansible

Terraform

IPAM/DNS/DHCP

Fortinet portfolio

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/InforSys or related field

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

FortiGate

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

Job description

As a Senior Network Field Engineer at Hertz, you’ll lead the delivery of reliable, secure, and scalable network solutions across global field locations while supporting corporate and cloud network environments. Your day will blend hands-on network operations, troubleshooting, and performance optimization with leading infrastructure projects that modernize and enhance the company’s technology landscape. Working closely with cross-functional teams and guided by Enterprise Architecture standards, you’ll evaluate, implement, and support networking technologies that drive business value, improve service reliability, and minimize disruptions. Success in this role comes from balancing technical expertise, operational excellence, and project leadership in a fast-paced, global environment focused on delivering resilient, modern network services

What You’ll Do:

• Lead operational support for the global Hertz field network, providing Tier III troubleshooting, partnering with the NOC on critical issues, contributing to root cause analysis, and ensuring support coverage for network infrastructure.

• Design and deliver LAN, WAN, and wireless network solutions for field projects, including site-specific implementation, configuration of network hardware and software, IP address management, and maintenance of standards-based documentation.

• Serve as the technical lead for network initiatives, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, performance, and availability standards.

• Drive network security and resilience by implementing, monitoring, and improving controls to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.

• Monitor network performance, capacity, and reliability to meet business requirements while ensuring compliance with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and service level commitments.

• Communicate project status and technical recommendations to stakeholders, mentor team members, support professional development initiatives, and contribute to technology roadmaps and infrastructure modernization strategies.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, supporting, and optimizing enterprise network solutions within large-scale, distributed, branch, retail, or campus environments.

• Strong expertise in LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless networking, routing, switching, TCP/IP, network architecture, and enterprise infrastructure design.

• Experience managing and supporting secure on-premises and cloud-based network environments, including Azure and/or AWS, with a solid understanding of network security principles such as firewalls, segmentation, secure remote access, vulnerability management, and Zero Trust architectures.

• Hands-on experience with network automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and network management platforms, including tools such as Python, Ansible, Terraform, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, monitoring, and observability solutions.

• Advanced wireless networking experience, including design, deployment, optimization, and troubleshooting in enterprise environments.

• Experience with Fortinet networking and security solutions, including FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and SD-WAN technologies.

• Proven experience leading infrastructure refreshes, modernization initiatives, lifecycle management programs, and vendor relationships while working within ITIL and Agile delivery frameworks.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions, influence technology decisions, and build effective partnerships across global teams, vendors, and stakeholders.

• Demonstrated technical leadership, organizational skills, customer-service focus, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Industry certifications: CCNP, Fortinet FCP, or equivalent industry certification preferred.

The starting salary is $120,000 and commensurate with experience.

What You’ll Get:

• Up to 40% off any standard Hertz Rental

• Paid Time Off

• Medical, Dental & Vision plan options

• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching

• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program for employees & family

• Educational Reimbursement & Discounts

• Voluntary Insurance Programs – Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness

• Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more

The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.

US EEO STATEMENT

At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture — and our success and reputation as a company.

Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique.

EOE, including disability/veteran