Network Manager

Western Midstream•The Woodlands, TX

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Network Manager is responsible for leading and 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. This position is based out of The Woodlands, TX. The Network Manager will work across 3 primary areas of responsibility: Support Business Objectives: Work with WES business segments to identify/solve network issues and manage service delivery as well as internal customer expectations Judiciously utilize contract resources to improve delivery agility; manage related budgets Manage connectivity costs; contracts and vendor relationships Manage a small network team in a hands-on network manager role Mentor and promote skill building to further team capabilities Willing to periodically travel to field locations (US domestic) as needed to meet with business partners and scope network improvements 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 Work network budgets and capital project management Ensure vendor delivery meets expectations Detailed analysis, root-cause, and resolution of ongoing network-related issues

Requirements

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
6+ years of relevant enterprise networking experience
Experience managing small teams and interacting with business partners
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 and/or Netscaler load balancers and configuring Azure cloud networking; virtual routing environments
Experience with Cisco SD-WAN and DMVPN
Oil and Gas industry experience required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information-technology, engineering, system analysis, a related study, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Work with WES business segments to identify/solve network issues and manage service delivery as well as internal customer expectations
Judiciously utilize contract resources to improve delivery agility; manage related budgets
Manage connectivity costs; contracts and vendor relationships
Manage a small network team in a hands-on network manager role
Mentor and promote skill building to further team capabilities
Willing to periodically travel to field locations (US domestic) as needed to meet with business partners and scope network improvements
Provide 24x7 support in an on-call schedule
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
Hands on troubleshooting for critical issues and bottlenecks
Work network budgets and capital project management
Ensure vendor delivery meets expectations
Detailed analysis, root-cause, and resolution of ongoing network-related issues