Field Network Administrator

About the position

The position involves installing, maintaining, securing, and evaluating network systems and communications, particularly on mobile power generation equipment and gas processing equipment in remote locations. The role requires troubleshooting network issues that may involve various factors and necessitates knowledge of the internet, computers, routers, switches, firewalls, and other networking devices. A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or its equivalent is typically required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and evaluate network systems and communications on mobile power generation equipment and gas processing equipment in remote locations.
• Identify, troubleshoot, mitigate, and resolve hardware, software, and configuration problems on networking devices.
• Conduct network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies for current and future applications.
• Maintain technical expertise in all aspects of network hardware, software interfacing, IT security, and interconnection.
• Collect information from customers and engineering groups related to network issues for designing network solutions.
• Collect information for hardware and software selection, implementation tools, and techniques for efficient solutions to meet business needs.
• Configure, update, provision, and troubleshoot Cisco on switches, routers, and firewalls in an industrial environment.
• Configure, update, provision, and troubleshoot Fortinet on switches, routers, and firewalls in an industrial environment.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment, satellite, and LTE communications systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the networking field.
• Demonstrate experience in network engineering, planning, cyber security, designing, provisioning, installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Ability to travel more than 50%.
• Ability to support emergency network outages on evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work with a team, take general directions from several sources, focus attention on details, and complete projects.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and prioritize departmental and individual work to meet various schedules and objectives.
• Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with the ability to identify and resolve issues/problems.