IT Network Administrator

Scout Energy Management • Dallas, Texas, United States • 3w ago

IT Network Administrator – Job Description

Scout Energy is a private energy investment firm that acquires, operates and improves upstream conventional oil and gas and associated midstream properties for institutional investors. Scout’s business is both the management of private energy funds and the operation of the oil and gas assets it owns. Th current employee base is approximately 1200 with 200 employees in the Dallas (headquarters) office.

Scout is seeking a Network Administrator with emphasis on managing the corporate network comprised of over 40 field locations across various states. This position will report to Scout’s IT Operations Manager as a part of our Information Technology department.

Duties & Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support network infrastructure for corporate IT systems
Configure, deploy, and maintain network equipment and cybersecurity solutions for enterprise-level IT systems, including cloud-based and on-premises environments
Provide support for corporate IT systems and servers (including virtual machines, cloud technologies, and physical on-prem solutions)
Evaluate and recommend security improvements and system upgrades
Monitor network to ensure increased connectivity and optimal performance
Administer network security, application security, and identity & access management
Create technical support documentation for network and server architecture
Implement and manage disaster recovery and backup procedures
Support and maintain IT network infrastructure (servers, switches, firewalls, wireless adapters, IP connectivity)
Collaborate with Cybersecurity Analysts to resolve issues reported by NOC/SOC
Work to implement enhanced network cybersecurity policies and procedures, adhering to industry standards (i.e., NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001).etc.)

Skills & Specifications

Capable of implementing next-generation firewall technology and supporting integrations with cloud and on-premises network infrastructure
Proven network engineering, network operations, and performance analysis skills
Strong interpersonal skills, plus hands-on technical troubleshooting capabilities
Collaborate with various teams to support remote resolutions
Understanding of network communication protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.)
Familiarity with server management, storage/disk usage, applications/databases
Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving ability
Proficiency with scripting languages and database interactions (queries, batch files, data transfer/ETL processes)

Education & Qualifications