Senior Network Engineer

Houston, TX • Remote • Senior • vor 1 Tagen
Cloud Engineer
<div class="content-intro"><h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">About Fervo Energy</span></h2> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Fervo Energy (NASDAQ: FRVO) is a modern power company developing next-generation geothermal resources to meet the growing demand for affordable, reliable, 24/7 carbon-free energy. Our mission is to transform geothermal into America’s most dependable and affordable source of clean, around-the-clock power. By combining innovations in horizontal drilling, fiber-optic sensing, and advanced reservoir engineering, Fervo has developed a repeatable approach to building utility-scale enhanced geothermal systems. Our flagship Cape Station development in Utah is planned to deliver 500 MW of firm, carbon-free power, and we are advancing a development pipeline of more than 50 GW. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, geoscientists, operators, project builders, and business leaders working to make geothermal a cornerstone of a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future.</span></p></div><h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Position Description</span></h2> <div class="flex_flex__J3FBS cds-layout-flex"> <div class="JobDetailsDrawer_styleLikeBodyText__zUu2Z" data-automation-id="job-description"> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></span></p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="916"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the architecture, implementation, and lifecycle management of Fervo’s network infrastructure, built on the Fortinet platform—including FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiNAC, and Fortinet Secure SD-WAN—across corporate IT, cloud platforms, and site environments. This role sets technical direction for the network, delivers reliable and well-documented systems, and raises the engineering standard of the broader team.</span></p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1415"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">This individual will work closely with internal engineering teams, cybersecurity partners, and external service providers to design, deploy, and maintain network solutions across new site builds and existing assets. Success in this role requires deep hands-on Fortinet expertise, sound architectural judgment, and the ability to own complex infrastructure in uptime-critical environments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></span></p> </div> </div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Responsibilities</span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></span></p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1823"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em data-renderer-mark="true">Network Architecture &amp; Engineering</em></span></p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1861"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Design, implement, and maintain secure, resilient network infrastructure on the Fortinet platform across corporate, cloud, and site environments.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2009"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Own configuration and lifecycle management of FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitch switching, and FortiAP wireless, including high-availability design, firmware planning, and capacity management.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2203"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Architect and operate corporate SD-WAN for site-to-site connectivity, traffic steering, and WAN resilience.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2313"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Author and maintain network design documentation, topology diagrams, and configuration standards that serve as the technical reference for the team.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2464"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em data-renderer-mark="true">Centralized Management &amp; Visibility</em></span></p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2503"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Administer FortiManager for centralized policy management, device provisioning, and configuration governance across all managed devices.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2642"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Operate FortiAnalyzer for logging, reporting, and event correlation, tuning outputs to support operations, security, and audit needs.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2778"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Deploy and manage FortiNAC for network access control, device profiling, and segmentation enforcement.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2883"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Drive automation of routine network changes using FortiManager scripts, APIs, and infrastructure-as-code practices.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3001"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em data-renderer-mark="true">Security &amp; Compliance</em></span></p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3026"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Design and enforce network security controls—segmentation, firewall policy, and secure remote access—in alignment with company cybersecurity policies.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3179"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Lead firewall policy lifecycle management, including periodic rule reviews, cleanup, and change-control evidence.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3295"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Partner with cybersecurity teams on monitoring, logging, and incident response, leveraging FortiAnalyzer telemetry.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3413"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Support network-related risk assessments, audits, and remediation activities, including evidence requests under applicable compliance frameworks.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3561"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em data-renderer-mark="true">Operations, Reliability &amp; Leadership</em></span></p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3601"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Serve as the senior escalation point for complex network incidents across enterprise and site environments.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3711"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Lead network deployment for new site commissioning, expansions, and infrastructure upgrades, coordinating with engineering, construction, and vendor teams.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3869"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Partner with managed service providers and Fortinet support to maintain uptime and drive issues to root-cause resolution.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3993"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Mentor engineers and contractors, raising the team’s Fortinet platform proficiency and operational discipline.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></span></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Qualifications</span></h2> <h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em>Required</em></span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></span></p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="4134"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="4254"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">10+ years of experience in network engineering or infrastructure operations.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="4333"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Deep hands-on experience with the Fortinet product portfolio, including FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiNAC, and Fortinet Secure SD-WAN.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="4507"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Strong experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), IPsec and SSL VPN, QoS, and network segmentation design.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="4640"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience supporting hybrid networking environments including cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="4737"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in complex, uptime-critical infrastructure environments.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></span></p> <h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em>Preferred</em></span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></span></p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="4854"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Fortinet certifications such as FCP (Fortinet Certified Professional) or FCSS (Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist) in Secure Networking or Network Security.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="5017"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Multi-vendor networking experience (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Aruba).</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="5096"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience supporting industrial control systems or operational technology environments.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="5187"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or NERC CIP.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="5269"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience in energy, utilities, oil &amp; gas, or other regulated infrastructure sectors.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="5358"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience with network automation, scripting (e.g., Python), or infrastructure-as-code tools.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></span></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Location</span></h2> <div class="flex_flex__J3FBS cds-layout-flex"> <div class="JobDetailsDrawer_styleLikeBodyText__zUu2Z" data-automation-id="job-requirements"> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Fervo Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX with satellite offices in the Bay Area, CA, Golden, CO and Reno, NV. This position will be eligible for some hybrid work flexibility, but regular in-office presence at the Houston office will be required. Some travel is required for this position.</span></p> </div> </div><div class="content-conclusion"><h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Benefits &amp; Perks</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Fervo offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible employees include:</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Medical, dental, and vision plan options</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Family-building, fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support through Carrot</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">An annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Employee ownership opportunities through Fervo’s Employee Stock Purchase Program, as well as stock option grants and bonus opportunities for eligible roles</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Benefits and programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may change.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Our Workplace</span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Fervo Energy highly values having employees work in the office to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. This role follows a hybrid schedule, with team members expected to work in the office three days per week. Fervo considers this in-office schedule an essential function of the role. Your recruiter can share more information about the schedule.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Equal Opportunity Employer</span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Fervo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Fervo also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an individual has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics.</span></p></div>