Networking Analyst

Diamondback E&P LLC; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamondback E&P LLC is seeking a Network Administrator II responsible for analyzing, designing, installing, configuring, maintaining, and repairing network infrastructures. The role includes supporting a variety of tasks to ensure network performance meets organizational needs.

The ideal candidate will possess at least five years of IT infrastructure experience, knowledge of networking systems, and the ability to travel as required. This position entails participation in the maintenance of both wired and wireless networks to ensure efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in IT infrastructure.
• Experience in network administration/engineering is required.
• Ability to travel and work off-hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and maintenance of network environments.
• Assist with configuration of wired/wireless networks.
• Monitor network performance and implement improvements.

Skills

Network administration

Routing and switching

Firewall configuration

Troubleshooting

LAN/WAN support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco Nexus Dashboard

Meraki Switching

Job description

Overview

The Network Administrator II is responsible for assisting with analyzing, designing, installing, configuring, maintaining and repairing network infrastructure and application components. The position performs a wide variety of tasks such as evaluation, maintenance and training to ensure the computer network performance meets company and user satisfaction. It also provides information and recommendations regarding network configurations and installations, ensuring stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house information systems that support core organizational functions.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, configuration, and maintenance of Layer 2 and Layer 3 network environments across multiple locations.
• Assist in building and supporting physical and virtual network/server infrastructure (IP schemes, DNS, VLANs, load balancing, etc.).
• Maintain working knowledge of networking protocols and technologies (BGP, OSPF, QoS, VLANs, TCP/UDP).
• Support LAN/WAN environments including wired, wireless, and VXLAN technologies.
• Assist with configuration of wired/wireless networks, including secure access (802.1x, BYOD, guest networks).
• Support setup and maintenance of firewalls, routing, and switching infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and maintain network and telecommunications systems and software.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network, hardware, software, and communication system issues.
• Monitor network performance and implement improvements to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Provide technical support, follow standard procedures, and assist with deployments and occasional travel/on-call support.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5+) years of experience in IT infrastructure.
• Or minimum of three (3+) years of experience in IT infrastructure AND an Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of two (2+) years of experience in network administration/engineering.
• Familiarity and exposure to technical concepts in data, video, and voice services.
• Knowledge of networking systems, protocols and operations.
• Ability to travel to other work sites as needed.
• Ability to work off‑hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field preferred.
• At least five (5+) years of experience in network design, monitoring, troubleshooting and optimization on both the LAN and WAN.
• Experience with Microsoft Server Operating Systems.
• Experience with WAN optimization, remote access technologies, storage networking, wireless, and virtualization.
• Experience with Cisco Nexus Dashboard Controller / VXLAN.
• Experience with Meraki Switching / Wireless / SDWAN.
• Previous Oil and Gas industry experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Diamondback Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Diamondback participates in E-Verify.