Senior Network Engineer

Ithaca Energy UK Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy exploration and production company in Aberdeen seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design and manage complex network infrastructures for their operations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have significant experience in network environments, particularly in the Oil and Gas sector. This role requires innovative problem-solving skills alongside expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, contributing to a dynamic and ambitious business focused on energy transition.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in network administration and engineering in large enterprise environments.
• Experience in Oil and Gas industry beneficial.
• Agile with excellent prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure network solutions for onshore and offshore operations.
• Configure and maintain Cisco routing, switching, and Wi-Fi infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain Palo Alto Firewalls for network security.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Certification in ITIL v4 Foundation

Cisco Certified Network Professional Routing and Switching (CCNP R&S)

Palo Alto Firewalls certification (PCNSE)

Job description

About Us

Ithaca Energy is a leading full cycle exploration and production company headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland. The business has built a diverse and high value portfolio of operated and non-operated assets across the Northern & Central North Sea and West of Shetland.

We are a dynamic and ambitious business on a rapid growth journey, recognising that the energy industry is entering a new era. As we move towards energy transition, our commitment to the North Sea is unwavering.

As a leading North Sea Operator, we are an agile and driven business, taking a pragmatic approach to oil & gas production through innovative thinking and advanced technologies. Our goal is to maximise value through the safe, efficient, and responsible production of our assets.

Success is dependent on our talent, and, with bold and inspired people, we will create a workplace that is diverse and equitable, building a culture of collaboration and inclusion.

Position Overview

Ithaca Energy is accepting applications for the position of Senior Network Engineer, located in our Aberdeen Office.

Reporting to the IT Network Lead, the Senior Network Engineer will have extensive experience in enterprise-scale network environments, with a strong hands-on background in Cisco routing and switching. The role requires expertise in designing, implementing and managing complex on-prem and public cloud network infrastructure to support Ithaca Energy's onshore and offshore operations.

Fully understanding the risk and reward of failing fast and implementing fit-for-purpose or 'minimum viable product' where appropriate is important, while ensuring security, integrity and availability is maintained. You must also understand the features of, and dependencies between technical infrastructure components when considering changes to, and upgrades or replacement of, said components.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain a scalable and secure network solutions to support Ithaca Energy's business operations onshore and offshore.
• Configure and maintain routing, switching, and Wi-Fi infrastructure to ensure high availability, resilience and performance.
• Implement and maintain Palo Alto Firewalls and Global Protect VPN to ensure the highest levels of network security, access control, and advanced threat prevention.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and creative thinking skills for diagnosing and resolving complex network issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams and other departments to support network-related projects, including cloud, complex application delivery, security, and infrastructure initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date network diagrams, documentation, and ensure adherence to security best practices and industry compliance standards.
• Act as your own project manager to ensure your assigned tasks are delivered on-time and to specification.
• Ensure all solutions align with company technical standards and legal/regulatory obligations.
• Ensure agreed performance and availability metrics are realised.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and avoidance, and service improvement.
• Stay updated on emerging network technologies, industry trends, and best practices to continually improve the network infrastructure.
  
  Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Exceptionally, experience may be acceptable in lieu of formal qualifications, in such cases, the candidate must have significant experience in the discipline area.
• Proven experience in a similar role, with exposure to upstream Oil and Gas industry beneficial.
• Demonstrable experience in network administration, analysis, and engineering in a medium to large enterprise environment.
• Able to assimilate new products/technologies rapidly, and to enthusiastically embrace new ideas.
• Creative and innovative - challenge the status-quo.
• Responsible - takes initiative with strong focus on delivery.
• Agility - excellent prioritisation skills, enjoys complexity and high levels of demand.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional Routing and Switching (CCNP R&S) or equivalent level of experience.
• PCNSE or advanced level experience of Palo Alto Firewalls.
• ITIL v4 Foundation Certification preferred.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better we are.We recognise you may not fulfil every criteria but if you meet most of them, please apply.