Network Engineer

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

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Network Engineer is expected to design, implement, and maintain our organization's network infrastructure. This role involves configuring and supporting a variety of network hardware and software, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability of LAN / WAN / WLAN environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of network protocols, architectures, and tools, with hands‑on experience in Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto, and unified communications technologies.

This individual will be responsible for troubleshooting network issues, enforcing security policies, conducting capacity planning, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to support business operations and drive technological innovation. A proactive mindset, strong problem‑solving abilities, and the ability to work independently and under pressure are essential for success in this role.

Implement and support network architecture based on organizational needs.

Configure network hardware and software (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers).

Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams and procedures.

Monitor network performance, system availability, and reliability.

Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, minimizing downtime.

Perform regular network maintenance, including patches, upgrades, and security configurations.

Implement and maintain network security measures to protect data and communications.

Enforce network security policies and procedures.

Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Provide technical support and training to users and other IT staff.

Liaise with vendors and external partners for problem resolution and equipment procurement.

Research and recommend new technologies to improve network performance and security.

Conduct capacity planning and performance tuning.

Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, etc.).

Hands‑on experience with network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls).

Familiarity with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.

Broad range of network knowledge in the following:
Aruba SDWAN, Cisco Switching & Routing, Palo Alto firewall, Unified Communications, Unity unified messaging, Meeting Place, Call Manager, Cisco and Aruba access points, DMVPN, Satellite communications, Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor.

Technical knowledge and aptitude with networks, network topologies, and troubleshooting techniques.

Demonstrated knowledge of network provider services and understanding of routing protocol options and LAN/WAN principles.

Thorough understanding of distributed systems architecture and comprehensive knowledge of multiple technical disciplines.

Ability to solve network server problems or network infrastructure issues and to manage performance and capacity of a WLAN / LAN / WAN environment.

Understanding of the enterprise business and process; business unit functions and cross‑group…