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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Operations - **Company:** TC Energy - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Semtech, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Cisco Routers, Complex Networks, Modems, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Network Monitoring, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Remote Infrastructure Management, Runbook, SAP Sales and Distribution, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Scripting, Computer Network Operations, Data Center Networking, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Operational Systems, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18254627?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18254627%2FNetwork-Operations-Texas-Houston ## About the Role * Minimum 4 years of experience in network engineering or network operations * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field * A combination of education, certifications and experience may be considered Preferred Qualifications * Strong hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching (campus, data center, and WAN) * Solid understanding of network fundamentals: TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, spanning tree, QoS * Experience with network monitoring and management platforms (e.g., SolarWinds) * Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex network issues across L1-L3 * Experience performing physical network tasks: rack-and-stack, cabling, hardware replacement * Familiarity with SD-WAN concepts and architectures * Strong documentation habits and attention to detail * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision at remote sites * Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent * Versa SD-WAN experience or certification (VNSP or similar) * Experience with Netbox or similar IPAM/DCIM tools * Exposure to OT/SCADA network environments * Experience supporting data center network infrastructure * Experience with cellular/modem-based connectivity (Sierra Wireless or similar) * Familiarity with ITIL processes (incident, change, problem management) * Experience with network automation or scripting (Python, Ansible) * Prior experience in energy, utilities, or pipeline operations environments ## Description United States, Texas, Houston 700 Louisiana Street (Show on map) Sep 10, 2026 Determined, imaginative, curious-if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability. The Opportunity Our Network Operations team manages a large-scale network spanning the United States, Canada, and Mexico, supporting data center, field, campus, and operational technology (OT) environments critical to safe and reliable pipeline operations. We are seeking a Network Engineer to serve as the primary on-site network resource for TC Energy's Houston facilities. This role provides physical presence and hands-on support across two data centers, one corporate office, and a Gas Control work recovery center. The successful candidate will perform day-to-day network engineering duties while developing into the team's subject matter expert for Versa SD-WAN. This role combines traditional network engineering responsibilities with a strong site-technician function - you are the hands and feet for Houston when remote resolution isn't possible. You will work closely with our Network Operations Center (NOC) in Canada, receiving escalations that require local physical intervention, while also contributing to network projects, maintenance, and SD-WAN evolution across the broader enterprise. What you'll do * Serve as the primary on-site resource for all Houston network facilities (two data centers, corporate office, and Gas Control work recovery center) * Respond to hardware failures, outages, and escalations requiring physical intervention * Perform rack-and-stack activities for network equipment installations and replacements * Execute cable management, patching, and physical layer troubleshooting * Process hardware RMA returns and coordinate replacements with vendors * Provide console access for device recovery when remote management is unavailable * Escort vendors and contractors requiring access to network infrastructure * Maintain accurate physical documentation of network environments (rack elevations, cable records, port mappings) * Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches across data center, campus, and WAN environments * Support and develop expertise in Versa SD-WAN platform administration, configuration, and troubleshooting * Monitor network health and performance using SolarWinds Orion and respond to alerts * Maintain network documentation and asset records in Netbox * Support Sierra modem deployments and troubleshooting for remote connectivity * Participate in network change management activities including maintenance windows * Troubleshoot and resolve network incidents escalated from the NOC * Support OT/SCADA network infrastructure on an as-needed basis when escalated * Work with the NOC team (Canada-based) to receive and action escalations requiring Houston physical presence * Collaborate with corporate network teams, server/infrastructure teams, and facilities management * Coordinate with Gas Control operations staff regarding work recovery center network readiness * Develop deep expertise in Versa SD-WAN with the goal of becoming the team's subject matter expert * Contribute to standard operating procedures, runbooks, and knowledge base documentation * Participate in post-incident reviews and contribute to root cause analysis, Visit us at TCEnergy.com and connect with us on our social medial channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [30 Years of Rip and Tear: Doom’s development story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/599-30-years-of-rip-and-tear-doom-s-development-story) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025)