Network Engineer

Post Date

Jan 22, 2026

Location

The Woodlands,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77380
US
Mar 29, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

HOU-d834f012-fdfb-4a23-bbcb-9da4cf19b3b7

Pay Rate

$55 - $69 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An O&G Operator in The Woodlands, TX is looking for a Network Engineer to join their Automation team. This role is responsible for advising and supporting GOA automation networks. They will conduct annual site visits to perform health checks on the automation networks, implement automation network standards, perform system updates and optimization of all offshore control networks, and avise on future upgrades and manage project installations.

Responsibilities include:
• Requires offshore travel to deepwater facilities
• Requires travel to attend meetings and FAT’s throughout the gulf coast
• Install, program, maintain or troubleshoot automation network and security system
• Knowledgeable in PLC programming, HMI development and industrial network structure
• Testing and checking the system for weakness in software and hardware
• Maintain firewalls, VPN’s, servers and switches
• Configure and install security infrastructure devices
• Ability to communicate and report network security issues to upper management

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

*5+ YOE of IT/OT Systems experience within O&G

*Knowledge of O&G systems

*Knowledge of automation, industrial networks, and controls

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.