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title: 'IT Infrastructure Engineer at WhiteWater Midstream'
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# IT Infrastructure Engineer at WhiteWater Midstream

- **Company:** WhiteWater Midstream
- **Location:** Austin TX Houston, TX
- **Posted:** 2026-09-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/whitewatermidstream/jobs/5235624007

## Job description

The IT Infrastructure Engineer oversees and secures the enterprise IT networks and field Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure powering pipeline operations. This role is instrumental in ensuring continuous high availability, optimizing remote telemetry communications, strengthening Industrial Control System (ICS) security baselines, and deploying scalable network architectures and compliance frameworks. This position reports directly to the Technology Manager.

Responsibilities:

- Maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot enterprise and field data communications, including cellular, satellite, radio telemetry, SIM management, and static IP assignments across distributed assets.
- Develop, implement, and enforce IT and OT cybersecurity standards, baseline policies, and operational procedures to safeguard critical infrastructure.
- Integrate cybersecurity architecture and security controls into operational capital projects and infrastructure expansions.
- Configure, manage, and routinely audit firewalls to maintain strict network segmentation between IT and OT environments (e.g., Purdue Model / IEC 62443).
- Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and audits, implementing security controls aligned with industry standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-82, API 1164, ISA/IEC 62443).
- Support and secure industrial automation protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC, MQTT, and proprietary drivers) to ensure high availability and data integrity between field PLCs/RTUs, SCADA/DCS systems, and corporate enterprise applications.
- Continuously monitor enterprise and OT network traffic for performance degradation, protocol anomalies, potential security breaches, and unauthorized access attempts.
- Serve as primary contact for IT/OT cybersecurity incidents, performing rapid containment, root-cause analysis, and threat remediation.
- Lead efforts to evaluate and deploy emerging cybersecurity and networking technologies, ensuring alignment with regulatory and industry requirements.
- Works Monday–Friday schedule with extended hours and an on-call rotation (nights, weekends, and holidays) to support continuous 24/7 operations.
- Conduct onsite visits to field and office locations across Texas and Louisiana up to 15% travel.

Requirements:

Network & Infrastructure (5+ years of experience)

- Routing, Switching & VPNs: Advanced proficiency in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ARP, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS. Strong experience designing and deploying LAN, WAN, VLAN, and secure site-to-site VPN configurations.
- Hardware & Security Stack: Hands-on experience with routers, switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, and load balancers.
- Wireless Technologies: Knowledge of enterprise wireless networking, industrial radio/cellular communications, access point deployment, and wireless security protocols.

Monitoring & Automation

- Network Diagnostics: Expertise in network monitoring and packet analysis tools for real-time troubleshooting.
- Automation & Scripting: Experience using Python, Bash, or infrastructure-as-code tools (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform) for network automation.

## Preferred

Operational Technology (OT) & Compliance (3-5 years of experience)

- ICS/SCADA: Demonstrated experience setting up and securing OT environments (DCS, ICS, PLCs, field automation).
- Regulatory & Industry Standards: Working knowledge of pipeline and industrial control standards, including DOT, API, and ISA (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443).

Certifications

- CompTIA Network+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent industrial cybersecurity credential (e.g., GICSP)

Benefits: This position is located in Austin, Texas or Houston, TX and is an in-office position.  Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.

## About WhiteWater Midstream

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: WhiteWater Midstream is an Austin-based infrastructure company that develops, builds, and operates natural gas pipelines and related midstream assets across the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by First Infrastructure Capital Advisors in 2019; backed by Denham Capital and Ridgemont Equity Partners)
- **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (management-owned)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Oil and Gas / Energy Infrastructure (midstream natural gas transportation and storage)
- Target customers: Natural gas producers, shippers, utilities, and industrial end-users (B2B)
- Mission/purpose: To develop and operate critical energy infrastructure that connects supply basins to demand markets, achieving final investment decisions on large-scale greenfield projects.

## Products & Services
- **Eiger Express Pipeline**: A ~450-mile, 42-inch natural gas pipeline from the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast, with capacity expanded from 2.5 Bcf/d to 3.7 Bcf/d (2025).
- **Pelican Pipeline**: A 42-inch pipeline (upsized from 36-inch) with capacity of ~2.5 Bcf/d, reaching FID in October 2024.
- **Traverse Pipeline**: A natural gas pipeline connecting Agua Dulce to the Katy area, reaching FID in April 2025.
- **Matterhorn Express Pipeline**: An equity interest acquisition (alongside I Squared, MPLX, Enbridge) announced in May 2025.
- **Waha Gas Storage, LLC**: Acquired in February 2021.
- **Gateway Pipeline & Sendero**: Acquired in August 2021.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total greenfield projects reaching FID valued at ~$20 billion (website); ~$8 billion in projects as of earlier years (LinkedIn); annual revenue of ~$7.9 million (LinkedIn estimate)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: First Infrastructure Capital Advisors (parent), Denham Capital, Ridgemont Equity Partners; partners include MPLX LP, Enbridge Inc., I Squared Capital
- **Growth Signals**: 177 employees (+25.2% YoY); 36 active job postings (+50% YoY); expansion of Eiger Express capacity by 48%; multiple new pipeline FIDs in 2024-2025; $17.2 billion in debt raised across 42 financings

## Competitive Advantages
- Proven track record of taking large greenfield projects from concept to FID (over $20 billion in projects)
- Strong relationships with multiple private equity funds and direct investors
- Management-owned structure aligns incentives with long-term value creation
- Extensive pipeline network (3,767 miles across multiple projects) and 3.2 million horsepower operated/under construction
- Successful acquisitions (Waha Gas Storage, Gateway, Sendero) that expand geographic and service footprint

## Strategic Focus
- Continue to expand pipeline capacity on existing systems (e.g., Eiger Express expansion to 3.7 Bcf/d)
- Pursue new greenfield pipeline projects (Pelican, Traverse) to connect growing Permian Basin supply to Gulf Coast demand
- Acquire complementary midstream assets and storage facilities
- Strengthen operational efficiency and safety across a growing asset base

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Employee rating of 4.2/5.0 (7 reviews) with high career development score (4.6); work-life balance rated 4.2
- **Growth**: Rapid headcount growth (+25% YoY) and active hiring across Engineering, IT, Finance, Operations, and Marketing/Logistics (36 open roles as of mid-2025)
- **Location**: Headquarters in downtown Austin, Texas (100 Congress Ave) with field offices in Houston, Brookshire, Sealy, and Midland
- **Perks/Environment**: Competitive compensation (salary ranges for roles like Lawyer ~$137K, GIS Technician ~$53K); emphasis on safety and technical excellence; opportunities to work on multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects
- **Engineering Culture**: Strong technical workforce (43 in technical roles, 41 in operations); exposure to large-scale pipeline design, construction, and operations

## Sources
1. [whitewatermidstream.com](https://whitewatermidstream.com/)
2. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/whitewatertx)
3. [CB Insights](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/whitewater-midstream)
4. [Greenhouse Jobs](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/whitewatermidstream)

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