Network Engineer

Company Name: Baker Construction Enterprises Inc

Location:

Houston, TX, US, 77060

Req ID: 7319
Travel: Up to 15%
Number of Openings: 1

Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker.

Summary

The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting Baker’s enterprise and job-site network infrastructure. The primary focus of this role is to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable network connectivity across approximately 70 offices and more than 200 active job sites. S/he works closely with Infrastructure & Operations, Cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to support operational continuity, standardize network deployments, and enhance network security and performance. The Network Engineer plays a critical role in supporting new office and job-site deployments, managing connectivity solutions, and ensuring network services align with business objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Network Engineer will perform the following duties in a safe, productive, and effective manner:

Network Engineering & Operations

Designs, implements, manages, and supports enterprise and job-site network infrastructure
Configures and maintains routing, switching, firewall policies, VLANs, and network segmentation
Troubleshoots and resolves complex network and connectivity issues
Monitors network performance, availability, and security

New Office and Job-Site Deployments

Gathers and validates network requirements for new offices and job sites
Develops Bills of Materials (BoMs) for required network and connectivity equipment
Designs subnetting, VLANs, routing, firewall rules, and security policies
Deploy and validates network infrastructure, including on-site support when required
Coordinates with cabling contractors to ensure proper physical infrastructures
Provides clear and consistent communication to stakeholders regarding progress, risks, and timelines

Fortinet Platform Management

Configures and manages FortiGate firewalls, including security policies, IPS, SD-WAN, and VPNs
Administers FortiManager for centralized policy management and standardization
Utilizes FortiAnalyzer for logging, monitoring, and security analysis
Deploy and supports FortiSwitch and FortiAP solutions
Implements and supports Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) strategies

Connectivity and ISP Management

Manages relationships with Internet Service Providers (ISPs), including performance monitoring and issue escalation
Coordinates connectivity solutions and redundancy strategies across offices and job sites
Implements and supports Starlink, Cradlepoint, and 4G/5G/LTE connectivity for remote locations

Cloud and Security Collaboration

Supports secure network integration with Microsoft Azure and cloud-based services
Collaborates with cybersecurity teams to align network architecture with security standards and frameworks
Supports compliance with industry best practices such as NIST and CIS as applicable to network operations

Documentation and Continuous Improvement

Maintains accurate network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures
Identifies opportunities to improve network reliability, security, and cost efficiency
Stays current with networking and security technologies to support continuous improvement

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in network engineering supporting enterprise and distributed environments
Extensive hands-on experience with Fortinet networking and security technologies
Proficient with enterprise networking technologies including firewalls, switches, wireless access points, and VPN solutions
Strong experience with Ubiquiti, FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch, FortiAPs, and FortiVPN
Familiarity with cloud networking and security concepts, particularly within Microsoft Azure
Must be able to travel to Baker offices and job sites by automobile or airplane to support network deployments and troubleshooting.
High availability role; must be able to respond to network incidents during off-hours when required

The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and business partners
Strong customer service orientation with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations
Strong analytical, evaluative, and troubleshooting skills with keen attention to detail
Ability to explain complex networking and security concepts in clear, non-technical terms
Ability to use basic math, geometry, and algebra.
Ability to develop Bills of Materials (BoMs) and perform cost and connectivity evaluations for network solutions
Ability to demonstrate a positive team attitude and a desire to always help.
Ability to motivate and direct staff members; able to mentor junior analysts

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing hrtech@sharedservices.cc or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.

Nearest Major Market: Houston

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