Principal Network Administrator

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At a Gla

nce:Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Network Administrator with CCIE certification to join our Infrastructure Operations Team. This role will be responsible for providing tier 3 level support for troubleshooting and resolving complex issues within our Cisco network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience troubleshooting and resolving complex Cisco networks on a global scale, including Cisco ACI, WAN circuits, and software-defined networking (S

DN).
Location: Tulsa, OK / Dalla

s, TXWork Type: H

ybrid
What you wil

• l do: Provide tier 3 level support for troubleshooting and resolving complex issues within our Cisco network infrastru
• cture.Act as an escalation point of contact for break/fix resolution, ensuring timely and effective resolution of network-related inci
• dents.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement solutions to improve network performance, reliability, and sec
• urity.Participate in major incident calls and large outages, providing expertise and guidance to resolve critical i
• ssues.Maintain and update network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and proce
• dures.Mentor and coach a team of network administrators, providing technical guidance and support to ensure high-quality service del
• ivery.Demonstrate attention to detail in all aspects of network administration and document
• ation.Self-motivated with a strong attention to accountability and a sense of urgency when it comes to restoring operational

state.
What yo

• u need:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field highly pr
• eferredCCNP certification is re
• quired.CCIE certification is strongly pref
• erred .CCIE Data Center pre
• ferred.10+ years of experience in troubleshooting Cisco networks, including Cisco ACI, WAN circuits, and software-defined netw
• orking.Extensive knowledge of networking protocols, technologies, and best practices at a large enterprise
• level.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex network
• issues.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional
• teams.Ability to work on-call 24x7 and participate in major incident calls and large outages as
• needed.Proven track record of managing and resolving network-related incidents in a fast-paced envir
• onment.Detail-oriented approach to network administration and documen
• tation.Experience mentoring and coaching a team of network administ

rators.
What w

e offer:At H&P, our commitment to our people is at the forefront, and that includes benefits that provide employees a sense of health and financial security. We know that life continues outside of employment and actively caring of our people is our p

• riority.Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life i
• nsuranceFlexible Spending or Health Savings
• Accounts40
• 1k matchPaid Lea
• ve PlansMaternity & Adoption
• BenefitsDisability
• CoverageEmployee Assistance
• ProgramEducational As
• sistanceLearning & Development Oppor
• tunitiesFlex-scheduling available for qualifying positions to achieve work-life int

egration
This position is expected to be filled in a work location that is within the states of Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma,

or Texas.
H&P is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or d

isability.
For more information on benefits and job opportunities, please visit Careers | Helmerich &

Payne, Inc.
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