Network System Engineer

Job Summary

The Network System Engineer is responsible for working with a small team designing, implementing, and maintaining Western Midstream’s extensive network infrastructure. This role will work closely with WES IT staff and external partners to improve connectivity in the remote areas in which Western Midstream operates, resulting in tangible improvements. This requires a knowledge of microwave radio communications (P2P, P2MP), routing/switching, WiFi infrastructure, LTE/cellular connectivity, satellite communications, fiber connectivity, Azure network connectivity and other network technologies.

- The Network System Engineer will work across 3 primary areas of responsibility:

- Support Business Objectives:

- Provide advice and connectivity options & vendors based on business need

- Ensure solutions are “right-sized” and implemented in a consistent manner

- Manage connectivity costs

- Promote diverse and competitive vendor engagement

- Mentor and promote skill building to further team capabilities in the field

- Willing to periodically travel to field locations (US domestic) as needed to complete assignments

- Provide 24x7 support in an on-call schedule

Architecture And Design

- Act as a key resource for all things networking, owning and being responsible for connectivity solutions across the enterprise

- Make decisions that balance cost, usability, and security

- Deliver high-quality, well-designed, network solutions

Advanced Troubleshooting, Support, & Project Resource

- Hands on troubleshooting for critical issues and bottlenecks

- “Tip-of-the-Spear” for introducing new and innovative network solutions

- Ensure vendor delivery meets expectations

- Detailed analysis, root-cause, and resolution of ongoing network-related issues

Skills & Competencies

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and techniques used to secure networks

- Strong decision-making skills, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate one

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills

- Configuration of network equipment in a diverse vendor ecosystem

- Deep understanding of Operational Technology (OT) systems

- Deep understanding of Layers 1-4

Qualifications

- 4+ years of relevant enterprise networking experience

- Experience configuring and using network diagnostic and analytics tools such as Wireshark

- Experience with network hardware such as Cisco routers, switches, radios, and Palo Alto firewalls

- Experience with F5 load balancers and configuring Azure cloud networking; virtual routing environments

- Experience with Cisco SD-WAN and DMVPN

- Oil and Gas industry experience a plus

Education

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information-technology, engineering, system analysis, a related study, or equivalent experience

- CCNA and other related certifications preferred

Travel Requirements

- Minimum travel of 10-25% will be required.

Work Schedule

- This position will work 9 hours Monday – Thursday and 4 hours on Friday. The position will work a hybrid schedule. Some flexibility to work off-hours maintenance as required.