Senior Network Engineer

Ian Martin Group; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise is recruiting a Senior Network Engineer for an onsite role in Spring, TX. This contract position runs for 12 months and pays $60–$70 per hour on W-2, with responsibilities spanning PLC and chemical site network support, including LAN/WAN operations, BGP routing, and Versa SD-WAN design and implementation.

You will lead network changes, troubleshoot incidents, and collaborate with plant, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable connectivity for refinery operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise network engineering and operations.
• Expert routing knowledge, especially BGP.
• Hands-on switching and wireless experience.
• SD-WAN experience. Versa is ideal, and similar platforms count.
• A real grasp of how the technology works, not just how to configure it.
• Clear, proactive communication with technical and business teams.
• Ability to work onsite in Spring, travel to sites, and join the on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Run and troubleshoot LAN/WAN for refinery and chemical operations.
• Find root causes during incidents and fix recurring issues for good.
• Lead routing work as a go-to expert, especially BGP.
• Manage Cisco switching and wireless, including device tracking and authentication.
• Support software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) on Versa.
• Design and configure network changes for fiber and other infrastructure projects.
• Use monitoring tools to spot problems before users do.
• Automate repeat tasks with Python, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Keep runbooks, procedures, and network documentation current.
• Partner with plant network, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and site support teams.

Skills

BGP expertise

Network troubleshooting

On-call support

Clear communication

Tools

Versa SD-WAN

Cisco switching

Cisco wireless

Firewalls

Job description

Senior Network Engineer

Pay Rate: $60 - $70/hour (on W2)

Contract Length: 12 Months

Location: Onsite | Spring, TX - 77389

Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They're expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.

Job Overview

Refineries and chemical plants run around the clock, and so does the network behind them. You keep that network fast, stable, and secure for manufacturing sites in Baytown, Baton Rouge, and Beaumont. About half your time goes to operations and troubleshooting. The rest goes to project work, starting with fiber projects you help design and configure. Success means fewer repeat issues, cleaner changes, and a team that grows from three engineers to six with you as a go-to expert.

Responsibilities

• Run and troubleshoot the local area network and wide area network (LAN/WAN) that supports refinery and chemical operations.
• Find root causes during incidents and fix recurring issues for good.
• Lead routing work as a go-to expert, especially Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).
• Manage Cisco switching and wireless, including device tracking and authentication.
• Support software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) on Versa.
• Design and configure network changes for fiber and other infrastructure projects.
• Use monitoring tools to spot problems before users do.
• Automate repeat tasks with Python, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Keep runbooks, procedures, and network documentation current.
• Partner with plant network, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and site support teams.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise network engineering and operations.
• Expert routing knowledge, especially BGP.
• Deep hands-on switching and wireless experience.
• SD-WAN experience. Versa is ideal, and similar platforms count.
• A real grasp of how the technology works, not just how to configure it.
• Clear, proactive communication with technical and business teams.
• Ability to work onsite in Spring, travel to sites, and join the on-call rotation.

Preferred

• Python automation, with a recent solution you built and delivered.
• Datadog or similar monitoring tools.
• ServiceNow.
• Cisco Catalyst Center, NetBrain, or Versa Director.
• Experience running and troubleshooting enterprise firewalls.
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).
• Oil and gas, chemical, or other industrial experience.

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