Network Architect

Network Architect I

The Network Architect I is an early-career architecture role responsible for supporting the design, documentation, and implementation of enterprise network solutions under the direction of a Senior Network Architect. This role contributes to network modernization initiatives across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments, assisting with solution design, standards documentation, and technology evaluation while developing architectural expertise.

Job Identification 1001303

Degree Level Bachelor's Degree

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 515 W Greens Road, Houston, TX, 77067, US

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of routing, switching, and networking fundamentals.
• CCIE Required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Exposure to SD-WAN, cloud networking (Azure/AWS), and data center networking.
• Experience with Cisco enterprise platforms.
• Exposure to Cisco ISE or Aruba ClearPass.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Accountability
• Excellence
• Innovation
• Safety
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Process & Analytical Ability

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) – Level Two
• Emerging Technology – Level Three
• IT Standards, Procedures, Policies – Level Three
• Business Assessment – Level Three
• Information Management – Level Two
• Product and Vendor Evaluation – Level Three

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Responsibilities

Architecture & Design Support

• Assist in developing network architecture designs across campus, data center, WAN, and cloud environments.
• Contribute to reference architectures, standards, and design documentation.
• Support architecture reviews led by senior architects.

Engineering & Project Support

• Collaborate with engineering teams during implementation and delivery phases.
• Assist with solution designs for network refresh, cloud connectivity, and NAC initiatives.
• Contribute to low-level designs under architectural guidance.

Security & Reliability

• Support secure and resilient network designs including segmentation and access control.
• Assist with Network Access Control solutions including Cisco ISE and Aruba ClearPass.

Modern Networking & Development

• Participate in automation, cloud networking, and modernization initiatives
• Maintain awareness of emerging networking technologies.

About Us

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. Equal Opportunity Employer Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct.