26-030.P - Network Admin

Hilcorp Energy Company; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Healthcare benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

B.H.A.G. bonus program

Job summary

Harvest Midstream Company is seeking a Network Administrator II to build on foundational networking knowledge and contribute to the administration of LAN/WAN systems, security enforcement, and field site connectivity.

You will resolve moderate network issues, implement upgrades, and collaborate with vendors, IT teams, and SCADA partners to ensure system reliability and regulatory compliance. Growth opportunities exist in a fast-paced environment requiring hands-on learning and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology related field plus two (2) years of experience as a Network Administrator or in an IT role with the same or similar job responsibilities.
• Associate Degree in Information Technology related field plus four (4) years of experience as a Network Administrator or in an IT role with the same or similar job responsibilities.
• Five (5) years of experience as a Network Administrator or in an IT role with the same or similar job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Configure and deploy firewalls, switches, and wireless access points under guidance.
• Troubleshoot network issues such as network slowness, IP conflicts, and routing issues.
• Support DNS/DHCP, VPN tunnels, VLAN design, and SDWAN/WAN routing.
• Conduct regular firmware updates and switch maintenance.
• Maintain firewall rule sets, conduct access reviews, and monitor IDS/IPS events.
• Participate in quarterly vulnerability scans and remediation plans.
• Update SOPs and document change logs for routine tasks.
• Travel up to 25% to support field sites, infrastructure hubs, or during major projects.
• Recommend enhancements for documentation or tools based on firsthand usage.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

VLANs

IP addressing

Firewall configuration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Customer service

Communication skills

On-call support

SCADA/OT exposure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT or related field

Associate Degree in IT or related field

5 years of network admin experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Fortinet

Cisco networking

Job description

Job Objective

The Network Administrator II builds upon foundational networking knowledge and contributes to the administration of LAN/WAN systems, security enforcement, and field site connectivity. This role performs with increasing independence, resolving moderate network issues, implementing upgrades, and collaborating with vendors, IT teams, and SCADA partners to ensure system reliability and compliance with operational requirements.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Configure and deploy firewalls, switches, and wireless access points under guidance.
• Troubleshoot network issues such as network slowness, IP conflicts, and routing issues.
• Support DNS/DHCP, VPN tunnels, VLAN design, and SDWAN/WAN routing.
• Conduct regular firmware updates and switch maintenance.
• Maintain firewall rule sets, conduct access reviews, and monitor IDS/IPS events.
• Participate in quarterly vulnerability scans and remediation plans.
• Update SOPs and document change logs for routine tasks.
• Travel up to 25% to support field sites, infrastructure hubs, or during major projects.
• Recommend enhancements for documentation or tools based on firsthand usage.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Follow standard operating procedures as developed by senior staff.
• Participate in 24x7 on-call for critical systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of network credentials and user access.
• Participate in technical training, shadowing senior staff as part of onboarding.

Qualifications

• Proficient understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, IP addressing, switch and firewall configuration.
• Demonstrated ability to support, configure, and deploy Fortinet and Cisco networks.
• Willingness to learn in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional, and solutions-oriented approach with employees, supervisors, and other departments.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Familiar with switch stacking, firewall rules, VPN tunnels, and SDWAN.
• Ability to write clear technical documentation and work with minimal supervision.
• Exposure to SCADA or OT network environments is a plus.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology related field plus two (2) years of experience as a Network Administrator or in an IT role with the same or similar job responsibilities.
• Associate Degree in Information Technology related field plus four (4) years of experience as a Network Administrator or in an IT role with the same or similar job responsibilities.
• Five (5) years of experience as a Network Administrator or in an IT role with the same or similar job responsibilities.

Benefits

Harvest offers its employees competitive salaries, quarterly bonuses, healthcare benefits, a 401k retirement plan, paid time off, and participation in our B.H.A.G. bonus program as part of our total rewards package.

EEO Statement

Harvest Midstream Company is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.