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Chevron is accepting online applications for the position IT Asset Operations Network Engineer - Shipping through August 12th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

Network SME & Escalation: Serve as the lead technical subject matter expert and escalation point for vessel network infrastructure, firewalls, network security coordination and complex connectivity issues across the fleet.

Architecture & Standardization: Contribute to resilient, secure and compliant vessel network designs for new builds, retrofits and PCN environments, with emphasis on practical deployment and operational supportability.

Network Asset Lifecycle Management: Lead fleet-wide ALCM initiatives by coordinating network hardware refreshes, reducing technical debt and modernizing shipboard infrastructure.

Deployment Readiness & Execution: Oversee equipment staging, configuration, validation, quality assurance, implementation planning and field-ready deployment instructions for vessel work.

Cross-functional Delivery: Coordinate network projects with Network Product Line, ITOF, Fleet Technical teams, Shipping IT stakeholders and managed service providers to support delivery and operational continuity.

Vendor & Contractor Coordination: Manage vendor and contractor activities, validate quality of work and ensure alignment with design standards and operational requirements.

Application & Infrastructure Support: Provide network expertise for vessel applications and infrastructure initiatives, troubleshoot connectivity dependencies and remove technical barriers to project delivery.

Knowledge Transfer & Operational Transition: Support training, documentation, mentoring and transition to operations to strengthen internal capability and improve external service provider oversight.

Network Operations Improvement: Support reliable and efficient fleet network operations through proactive communication, prioritization, incident response and continuous improvement of connectivity, security and service delivery.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience supporting network infrastructure in operational environments.

Experience designing, supporting or troubleshooting enterprise, industrial, maritime, remote-site or distributed network environments.

Working knowledge of network devices and services such as switches, routers, firewalls, wireless, remote access, segmentation, IP addressing, routing, monitoring and connectivity troubleshooting.

Experience supporting implementation planning, configuration validation, quality assurance, lifecycle refreshes or deployment readiness for network infrastructure.

Ability to coordinate technical work across centralized platform teams, vendors, managed service providers, contractors and business or operations stakeholders.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create practical field deployment instructions, operational transition notes and stakeholder updates.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting maritime, shipping, logistics, energy, industrial operations, operational technology, PCN or other remote asset environments.

Experience with vessel or field deployments, lab staging, network hardware logistics, shipyard execution, contractor oversight or asset lifecycle management.

Relevant certifications may include Cisco CCNA or CCNP, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto Networks PCNSA or PCNSE, Check Point CCSA, Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate, ITIL 4 Foundation, ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals, GICSP or similar industrial cybersecurity credentials.

Additional education or training in network security, industrial networking, OT cybersecurity, firewall policy management, wireless design, cloud networking, service management or project execution.

Experience documenting standards, runbooks, deployment procedures, knowledge transfer materials or operational handoff documentation.

Relocation Options:

Relocation may be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

U.S. Regulatory notice:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com.

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