Senior Network Engineer
Houston, TX 
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Posted 15 days ago
Job Description
Company Description

Parker Wellbore helps energy companies accomplish their drilling and production goals efficiently, reliably, and safely. Our global team supports oil and gas operators with innovative land and offshore drilling services, premium rental tools and well services, and advanced operations and management support. Founded in 1934, Parker Wellbore helps customers manage their costs and mitigate their risks, to achieve their operational goals in a safe and efficient manner. With experience in both harsh-environment regions and complex drilling situations, you can trust Parker Wellbore to get the job done.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our network infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include mentoring junior engineers, resolving escalated support issues, and ensuring the security and performance of our networks.

Essential Functions:

  • Research, recommend, and maintain infrastructure technologies, including Microsoft 365, Azure, and WAN/LAN hardware.
  • Experience in maintaining complex local area networks (LANs) & Wide Area Networks (WANs).
  • Experience in different flavors of router, switches, firewall, wireless technologies, NAC, and ZTNA such as Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, Forescout, and Riverbed
  • Expertise in troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.
  • In depth knowledge on various protocols like BGP, IBGP, OSPF, IPv4 n IPv6
  • Establish and maintain network services globally, including WINS, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
  • Deploy and maintain security controls such as firewalls, intrusion detection, and protection systems.
  • Design, implement, and support server architecture, including Windows Server, SQL, and VMWare.
  • Configure and maintain business-class firewalls and VPNs.
  • Collaborate with clients, vendors, and consultants for technical solution projects.
  • Provide technical support at the network level and maintain system documentation.
  • Azure Cloud development familiarity
    • Experience using git repos (Azure Repos, GitHub)
    • Infrastructure-As-Code (IaC)
    • Bicep
    • Desired State Config (DSC)
    • PowerShell scripting
    • Azure DevOps
    • Agile methodology
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field; OR 5-7 years' experience in designing, implementing, and supporting internetworking environments including routing, switching, firewalling.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and proficiency in the Microsoft platform,including Windows Server, Active Directory, and Cloud (365, Azure).
  • Ability to multitask and work in high-pressure environments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Professional IT Industry Certifications from vendors such as: CompTIA, Cisco, VMware, Fortinet, and Microsoft (Server, Azure, 365)

Competencies:

  • Initiating & Driving Change
  • Result Focused
  • Teamwork
  • Customer Focus

Physical demands and work environment:

  • Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
  • Carry up to 10 lbs.
  • Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, reason logically, and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standard.
  • Sit/stand while performing primarily sedentary work
  • Use repetitive wrist, hand or finger movements at a computer.
  • Ability to work as a team, communicate and interact with others in a professional manner, and consider alternative and diverse perspectives.
Additional Information

Parker Wellbore provides equal opportunity for all people and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military service, veteran's status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If an applicant has a disability, the applicant may request accommodations when needed to enable that person to perform their essential job functions or to allow that person to participate in employment.


Parker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified persons based on merit, and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws in all our global locations. We strictly prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5 to 7 years
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