57 Network Engineer Senior jobs in Houston

What You Can Expect

As our Senior IT Network Engineer, you will serve as an experienced, hands-on technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, delivering, and managing enterprise IT and Operational Technology (OT) networking solutions across the North America region. In this role, you will collaborate closely with ENGIE’s global infrastructure team to ensure enterprise networking standards, best practices, and security requirements are consistently deployed and maintained throughout the region. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in network architecture, operations, and infrastructure management, with the ability to lead complex technical initiatives and support critical business operations. In this role, you must handle highly sensitive information with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality. You will be responsible for safeguarding transactional, proprietary, security, and personal data in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements, both within the workplace and in external environments.

This position is based in Houston, TX and reports to the IT Network Operations Manager.

• Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) on Enterprise internetworking technologies. Stays abreast of IT technologies trends and industry best practices to provide expert recommendation to management on overall network architecture strategy
• Maintain, enforce, and communicate IT and OT Network standards and policies to all customers. Document and inventory network details for reference and in alignment with IT Controls requirements
• Must be able to prioritize work, manage conflicting requirements, and understand long-term support, security, and economic implications of work product. Expected to evaluate multiple options independently for major projects and present a recommendation that is supported by research and external analysis where possible
• Ability to work independently to assess requirements, plan, design, and implement enterprise technology or IT functions including networks (LAN/WAN) services, equipment and devices
• Participates in Company’s IT Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity Plan which provides a defined level of systems functionality in the event of an unplanned emergency or disaster
• Effective communication skills with internal and external parties, including customers and vendors. Strong troubleshooting and communication skill, willingness to assist troubling issue outside of networking area
• Provide network operation escalation support for service desk until resolution
• Actively monitoring network availability through enterprise network monitoring tools and proactively response to potential network issue

What You’ll Bring

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. In lieu of a degree, we will consider candidates with equivalent hands-on experience, technical training, certifications, and a proven track record of successfully delivering and supporting complex IT infrastructure and networking solutions
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in designing and supporting large-scale enterprise and ICS/SCADA network
• A minimum of five (5) years minimum experience in supporting a 1,000 nodes corporate network environment
• You hold one or more industry-recognized certifications in networking, cloud, or security technologies, such as Azure, AWS, Cisco, Fortinet, or related disciplines
• You have extensive experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise networking and security solutions across public cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) and on-premises data center environments
• You are knowledgeable in enterprise networking technologies, including LAN, WAN, VPN, SD-WAN, firewalls, network load balancing, 4G/5G wireless, and Wi-Fi architectures
• You are knowledgeable in networking protocols and services, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BOOTP, 802.1X, 802.1Q, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VPN, Ethernet, VLANs, Spanning Tree, and proxy technologies
• You have a strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure, security, disaster recovery, monitoring, optimization, and troubleshooting, as well as working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server environments, Azure AD, Active Directory, Okta, Microsoft 365, VMware, IaaS, and PaaS technologies

Additional Details

• This position requires working onsite at our Houston,TX office five (5) days per week
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 40% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
• must possess a valid U.S. driver's license with a clean driving record and be able to operate a company vehicle. This role requires the ability to travel to and drive between company facilities and project sites as needed
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $102,000 – $156,400 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

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Division: SF In NORTHAM - Regional Hub

Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.

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