Cactus Wellhead Network Engineer

This is a Cactus Wellhead position and is located in Houston TX.

Job Summary: Core functions include supporting the Cactus LAN/WAN network architecture and current systems and recommend ways to improve the network infrastructure. Design and implementnetwork solutions with a focus on cybersecurity high availability and fault tolerance. Manage contractedservices for projects and maintain vendor relationships. Work autonomously in fast-paced engaging dynamicenvironment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties and responsibilities include but not limited to thefollowing.

• Practice safe work habits and comply with all quality safety health and environmental policiesprocedures programs and regulations.
• Configure and install network equipment including routers switches firewalls wireless access pointsNAC VPN and load balancers in a multi-vendor environment.
• Provide expert-level support and troubleshooting for network-related issues escalated from Tier 1 team.
• Administer and support telephony in multiple use cases including remote users branches and callcenters.
• Coordinate and resolve support cases with vendors ensuring prompt issue escalation and resolution.
• Proactively manage and monitor the network infrastructure for performance reliability capacity anddegradation issues.
• Leverage centralized management tools to support operational efficiency.
• In coordination with the cybersecurity team investigate and respond to network security alerts.
• Perform regular maintenance and deploy system upgrades such as firmware and software releases.
• Design lead and implement network projects to enhance fault tolerance high availability scalability andcybersecurity within the enterprise.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures workflows diagrams and inventories for networksystems software and subscriptions.
• Perform analysis of configurations and settings against cybersecurity best practices remediating findingsas part regular vulnerability management.
• Research and enhance knowledge of industry and technological trends assisting management indeveloping strategic roadmaps for secure network systems and architecture.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and applications teams enabling integration of new systems intostandardized network architectures.
• Assist with disaster recovery and business continuity planning design and testing.
• Support certificate usage and management related to network services.
• Analyze vendors and contracts during service lifecycles for cost and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with domestic and international teams and vendors.
• Provide network reports logs and evidence as required for audit security and compliance activities.
• Clearly articulate complex technical concepts and solutions to technical and non-technical teamsensuring accurate understanding and effective collaboration.
• Implementing and supporting IT/OT/Cloud networking security initiatives and technologies.
• Leverage infrastructure as code and network automation and identify opportunities for additional uses.
• Any other tasks or duties as assigned.

Certifications Licenses Registrations:

• Cisco CCNP or vendor equivalent network professional certifications
• Azure/AWS/GCP public cloud network specialization certifications
• Network Security certifications PCNSE NSE 4 Security CEH

Required Education Training Experience:

• Bachelors degree (IT) from a four-year college or university or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience
• 5 years enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN experience supporting global 24x7 environments
• 2 hands-on experience with cloud platforms Azure AWS or GCP

Job Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of switching and routing protocols and concepts.
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud networking and SD-WAN technologies.
• Deep understanding of network security technologies methodologies and controls.
• Understanding of telephony technologies including hosted platforms and call centers.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies and other CI/CD concepts.
• Aptitude to quickly evaluate learn and implement new technologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills high attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional customer-service and collaboration with team members.
• Prioritization of tasks and projects in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activitiesduties or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties responsibilities and activitiesmay change at any time with or without Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerationfor employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity agenational origin disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected bylaw.

Safety is our top priority. All employees must comply with our comprehensive safety programsparticipate in required safety training and demonstrate commitment to our safety-first culture. Thisposition may require working in potentially hazardous environments if you are traveling to a branch orplant location. Ensure that you follow all safety guidelines that are required when working in the fieldbranch or manufacturing facility.

This position generally operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standardoffice equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and filing cabinets. While performing theduties of this job the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit for extended periods at a desk and work on a computer
• Use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Walk or stand periodically throughout the day
• Maintain sustained concentration on computer screens
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cactus Companies maintains a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.

Required Experience:

IC