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Lead Network Engineer - Must be local to Houston

PantheonSpring, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 19, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Work mode

On Site

Location

Spring, TX, United States

Posted

17 hours ago

FiberSpringAnsibleDatadogPython

Job Description

Responsibilities

Run and troubleshoot the local area network and wide area network (LAN/WAN) that supports refinery and chemical operations.
Find root causes during incidents and fix recurring issues for good.
Lead routing work as a go-to expert, especially Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).
Manage Cisco switching and wireless, including device tracking and authentication.
Support software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) on Versa.
Design and configure network changes for fiber and other infrastructure projects.
Use monitoring tools to spot problems before users do.
Automate repeat tasks with Python, Ansible, or similar tools.
Keep runbooks, procedures, and network documentation current.
Partner with plant network, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and site support teams.

Required Qualifications

10+ years in enterprise network engineering and operations.
Expert routing knowledge, especially BGP.
Deep hands-on switching and wireless experience.
SD-WAN experience. Versa is ideal, and similar platforms count.
A real grasp of how the technology works, not just how to configure it.
Clear, proactive communication with technical and business teams.
Ability to work onsite in Spring, travel to sites, and join the on-call rotation.

Preferred

Python automation, with a recent solution you built and delivered.
Datadog or similar monitoring tools.
ServiceNow.
Cisco Catalyst Center, NetBrain, or Versa Director.
Experience running and troubleshooting enterprise firewalls.
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).
Oil and gas, chemical, or other industrial experience.

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