Network Engineer

Job Family Group: IT&S Group

Job Description:

About Archaea

bp is committed to investing in lower carbon energy so we can meet our ambition to reach net zero by 2050. And while we’re still mostly in oil and gas today, bioenergy is one of our five transition growth engines and a key focus to help us support the global energy transition.

Archaea Energy, a bp company, is a leader in landfill gas to energy and the largest renewable natural gas (RNG) producer in the US. With big ambitions, we specialize in the development, construction and operation of RNG, landfill-gas-to-electric and dairy digester facilities. The team operates around 50 sites in 32 states with a robust development pipeline.

About the role

The Network Engineer is a professional engineering role responsible for independently configuring, managing, and supporting enterprise networking infrastructure across a diverse and distributed environment of approximately 80 sites. This role is accountable for the reliable and secure operation of Cisco and Fortinet routers, switches, and firewalls, as well as Azure networking components. The Network Engineer exercises independent judgment to troubleshoot complex issues, implement network changes, and optimize performance while ensuring adherence to industry best practices and organizational standards.

The position involves advanced troubleshooting of incidents, collaboration with senior engineers on projects, and direct contribution to enterprise initiatives such as site deployments, upgrades, and integration of cloud services. The Network Engineer maintains accurate documentation, participates in incident response and post-incident reviews, and contributes recommendations for improving network security, scalability, and reliability.

Key accountabilities

• Independently configure, deploy, and manage routers, switches, and firewalls to ensure stable and secure LAN/WAN connectivity across corporate, branch, and plant sites.
• Implement and maintain VPNs, VLANs, and routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP to support enterprise connectivity and secure remote access.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network incidents using packet analysis, log interpretation, and monitoring tools; escalate only the most advanced issues.
• Participate in deployments and upgrades for new network sites, including planning, cabling, rack installation, and configuration of devices.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on architectural projects, including Azure cloud networking integration and site expansion initiatives.
• Maintain detailed and accurate network documentation, diagrams, and configuration baselines for compliance and operational continuity.
• Contribute to post-incident reviews, identifying preventive measures and recommending improvements to processes and procedures.
• Engage in continuous professional development, pursuing certifications and keeping current with evolving network technologies.

Essential education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience.

Essential experience

• 3+ years of professional experience configuring and supporting enterprise networking equipment.
• Proficiency in Cisco IOS configuration and Fortinet firewall administration.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and switching/routing technologies.
• Experience troubleshooting complex issues using logs, packet captures, and monitoring tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on medium-to-large scale network projects.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to peers and stakeholders.

Desirable criteria

• Certifications such as CCNA, Fortinet NSE 4, or equivalent are preferred.

Why join us?

Delivering a better and more balanced energy system requires many different approaches and solutions. All of us have a part to play. We aim to support our people to learn and grow in an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. So, if you have the right skills, commitment and courage to help us invest in today’s energy system and build out tomorrow’s, apply today!

How much do we pay? $103,000 - $147,000. *Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full times employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees). You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays. You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at View email address on apply.j-vers.com . Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more at View email address on apply.j-vers.com .

Join our industry-leading team and you’ll receive a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These include, but are not limited to:

• Discretionary Annual Bonus Program
• Quarterly Momentum Bonus
• 401K Program
• Health, Vision, And Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

But above all? You’ll play a key part in helping bp deliver our ambition – to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get to net zero. Apply today!

Travel Requirement:

Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, API and platform design, Cloud Platforms, Collaboration, Communication, Configuration management and release, Continuous deployment and release, Creating a high performing team, Digital Project Management, Documentation and knowledge sharing, Emerging technology monitoring, Facilitation, Information Security, Mentoring, Metrics definition and instrumentation, NoSql data modelling, Problem Solving, Relational Data Modelling, Risk Management, Scripting, Secure development, Service operations and resiliency, Software Design and Development, Solution Architecture {+ 6 more}

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please  contact us .

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