Operational Technology Network Engineer

## Operational Technology Network Engineer Apply locations:
Houston, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 9 Days Agojob requisition :
R397

Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined, returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life, balanced portfolio combines stable cash flows from low-decline production with a deep, high-quality development inventory.

Crescent is a top three producer (by gross operated production) in the Eagle Ford basin. Crescent’s leadership is an experienced team of investment, financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade, Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow, risk management and returns.  Through disciplined and accretive investments, we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet.

The OT Network Engineer is responsible for the design, support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organization's Operational Technology (OT) network infrastructure supporting upstream oil and gas operations. This role ensures the reliability, availability, and security of the field communications network that enables SCADA, automation systems, telemetry, and remote operations across our assets.

Working closely with Operations, SCADA, Cybersecurity, and Infrastructure teams, the OT Network Engineer provides technical expertise for day-to-day network support, infrastructure modernization, acquisitions, and capital projects. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with industrial networking, field communications, and troubleshooting complex OT environments while maintaining the highest standards of operational reliability and safety.
** Key Responsibilities
**** OT Network Operations & Support
*** Provide day-to-day operational support for the enterprise OT network, ensuring high availability and reliability of field communications infrastructure.
* Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity issues impacting SCADA, automation systems, telemetry, and field operations.
* Monitor network health, performance, and capacity, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues before they impact operations.
* Support on-call responsibilities for critical OT network incidents and operational outages.
** Field Communications & Infrastructure
*** Assist with Installation, configuration, maintenance, and upgrading field communication systems including cellular, radio, microwave, satellite, and private network technologies.
* Support network infrastructure at remote production facilities, compressor stations, tank batteries, and field offices.
* Configure and maintain industrial networking equipment including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and industrial communication devices.
* Ensure resilient communication between field assets and enterprise systems.
** Projects & Infrastructure Modernization
*** Participate in capital projects, acquisitions, divestitures, and facility expansions involving OT network infrastructure.
* Plan and execute hardware refresh projects, technology upgrades, and network lifecycle replacement initiatives.
* Assist in network design, implementation, testing, and commissioning for new field locations and operational facilities.
* Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, asset inventories, and configuration standards.
** Cybersecurity & Compliance
*** Partner with the Cybersecurity team to implement secure network architectures and segmentation for OT environments.
* Apply network security best practices including firewall management, access controls, and secure remote connectivity.
* Support vulnerability remediation and infrastructure hardening activities while minimizing operational disruption.
* Ensure OT networking practices comply with corporate cybersecurity standards and applicable industry regulations.
** Operational Excellence
*** Identify opportunities to improve network reliability, resiliency, and operational efficiency.
* Develop…