Internship Network engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE : Senior Network Engineer

ABOUT THE COMPANY : W&T Offshore (NYSE : WTI) is an independent oil and natural gas producer with a proud legacy of acquisition, exploration, and development of properties in the Gulf of America since 1983. We’re committed to creating an environment where people thrive—offering flexibility, a strong sense of community, and a diverse asset portfolio. Our rewards program complements this by providing competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and resources that promote well-being in every aspect of life. W&T Offshore is seeking an experienced Network Engineer. This direct-hire opportunity is ideal for professionals looking to join a well-established upstream oil and gas company with over 40 years of leadership in the Gulf of America.

BENEFITS : W&T Offshore offers excellent pay, short-term incentive / cash bonus program, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, group life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with a 6% safe-harbor match, as well as supplemental insurance, paid vacation, annual PTO, and paid company holidays paid annually.

WORKING LOCATION : Houston Office - 5718 Westheimer Road 77057

FULL-TIME / PART-TIME : Full-Time

SCHEDULE : Mon. to Thurs. - 9 hours / Friday - 4 hours

FLSA STATUS : Salary, Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY : The Network Engineer will lead the implementation, monitoring, and support of secure, high-performance networks across our onshore offices and offshore assets. This role ensures reliable connectivity for critical business and field applications including Voice over IP (VoIP), video conferencing, and secure remote access. You will work closely with field IT, cybersecurity, and application teams to deliver optimized network configurations that meet evolving business demands and support compliance with SOX and NIST standards.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Network Engineer is responsible for maintaining and enhancing complex subsystems within the enterprise LAN / WAN environment. This includes monitoring, coordinating, implementing, maintaining, performance tuning, and recommending specialized procedures for optimal network usage. The Network Engineer also reviews new products or services, performs systems analysis, and evaluates support methodologies for network applications as required. Familiarity with IT / OT / ICS environments and experience in implementing firewall rules, controls, and DMZs to protect the enterprise is essential.

Network Design & Implementation

• Design and implement LAN / WAN systems for enterprise and offshore connectivity.
• Configure secure VPNs, VLANs, SD-WAN, and QoS policies tailored to remote platform needs.
• Collaborate on architectural decisions and document network standards.

Operations & Support

Project Management

Compliance & Documentation

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS :

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. W&T Offshore, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

W&T Offshore, Inc., does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.