Network Manager

WHY JOIN NEWPARK?

One of Newpark’s Core Values is Excellence. It means we are committed to delivering value through performance, innovation, and service quality, and that commitment starts with YOU! Newpark is where you can challenge yourself in new and exciting ways and work in an environment that supports and values you. Here at Newpark, we are committed to finding, developing, retaining, and rewarding the best talent while providing an environment where our employees can grow professionally and personally.

WHO WE ARE

Newpark is transitioning from an oilfield services company to a leading provider of sustainable technologies and services across the energy industry. We have a global presence in large-scale, long-term markets, with business units positioned at each end of the energy transition. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, we serve markets worldwide, with an established presence in all continents, demonstrating our commitment to being a strong and reliable partner for our customers, wherever they need us to be.

WHAT WE DO

At Newpark, our drive is to help customers improve the efficiencies and sustainability of their operations while delivering reliable and environmentally responsible solutions. This drive is the catalyst for innovation and development of next-generation products and services across all our businesses.

WHAT WE VALUE

We maintain an unwavering commitment to act following our Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Accountability, ensuring our customers receive the best products and services we can offer and that you experience a safe workplace where you can thrive:

Safety

- Protecting each other like family while sustaining the environment in which we work.

Integrity

- Acting honestly, ethically, and responsibly in all aspects of our business.

Respect

- Dealing fairly and openly with employees, customers, suppliers, and the community.

Excellence

- Delivering value through performance, innovation, and service quality.

Accountability

- Using good judgment and taking responsibility for our actions.

POSITION SUMMARY:

- This position will plan, install, maintain, and secure the organization's computer network infrastructure to ensure reliable and efficient operation. Key responsibilities include overseeing network design, managing hardware and software, providing technical support to users, implementing security protocols, monitoring performance, and planning upgrades. They will ensure seamless connectivity, protect data, and support business operations through stable and secure network systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Design and Implementation:

Build and maintain LANs, WANs, intranets, extranets, Fortigate VPN and other data communication systems.

- Performance Monitoring:

Track network performance and troubleshoot issues.

- Security Management:

Enforce policies, manage firewalls, and implement access controls.

- Upgrades and Maintenance:

Oversee heardware/software upgrades and ensure system reliability.

- Disaster Recovery:

Develop and maintain recovery plans for network failures.

- Team Leadership:

Train and manage network staff; coordinate with other IT teams.

- Vendor Relations:

Negotiate contracts and manage service agreements.

- Documentation:

Maintain network maps, configurations, and service records.

- Compliance:

Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

- Certifications:

Preferred certifications include: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA); Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP); CompTIA Network+

- Experience:

Mid-level: 5-10 years with leadership or project experience.

SKILLS:

- Deep knowledge of

network protocols

(TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), Fortigate Firewalls

- Experience with Network automation and scripting.

- Proficiency in

network management tools.

- Strong

problem solving

and

project management

abilities.

- Excellent

communication

and

leadership

skills.

- Familiarity with cloud based networking solutions and

cybersecurity practices.

At Newpark Drilling Fluids, LLC, we are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.