Sr. OT Network Engineer
Multiple work Locations:
San Antonio, Texas
Princeton, Indiana
Liberty, North Carolina
Georgetown, Kentucky
Description
Sr. OT Network Engineer
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. OT Network Engineer with over 10 years of experience to join our dynamic System Solution team. This position is ideal for a candidate a hands-on network professional with strong OT and enterprise networking experience, proven ability to work in manufacturing environments, and a collaborative approach to supporting both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. The successful candidate will be responsible for onsite serves as a key technical resource and liaison between IT and plant engineering to ensure OT network solutions are delivered securely, efficiently, and with zero unplanned downtime.
Essential Functions:
Description / Essential Functions:
- as the onsite network engineer for OT-related initiatives
- the deployment and adoption of OT network infrastructure.
- the design and implementation of secure, resilient network architectures for industrial and manufacturing environments.
- OT cybersecurity requirements are incorporated into network solutions, including segmentation, IDMZ, and access control practices.
- escalation support for network incidents and coordinate issue resolution with internal teams and vendors as needed.
- with network standards, implementation practices, and documentation for OT environments.
- and train local IT support teams and operational staff on OT network fundamentals and troubleshooting.
- to project planning, cutovers, maintenance activities, and operational readiness.
- with stakeholders to translate business and production requirements into effective network solutions.
Technology Scope
Candidates should have experience with a broad mix of enterprise and OT networking technologies, including:
โข Enterprise LAN/WAN networks
โข OT / industrial network environments
โข Network segmentation and secure network design
โข IDMZ architecture
โข Firewalls and secure connectivity
โข VLANs, routing, switching, and redundancy
โข Network monitoring and troubleshooting
โข Wireless networking in industrial or manufacturing settings
โข High availability network design
โข Support for plant-floor, automation, and edge-connected systems
โข Industrial network connectivity and protocols
Minimum qualification:
Required Education & Experience:
- degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field; and/or commensurate work experience
- years of progressive network engineering experience.
- supporting OT, industrial, or manufacturing network environments.
- knowledge of enterprise networking and secure network design.
- ability to collaborate across IT and plant teams.
- troubleshooting complex network issues in high-availability environments.
- communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- supporting deployments, maintenance windows, cutovers, and operational support activities.
- to train and mentor support personnel and operational teams.
- ownership mindset and ability to drive tasks through completion.
Preferred Qualifications:
- in manufacturing, industrial, or plant-floor environments.
- with OT cybersecurity concepts, IDMZ, and segmentation strategies.
- with automation, controls, or industrial systems networking.
- supporting large-scale OT network deployments or plant modernization efforts.
- working with production engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
- such as CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, or other networking/security credentials.
- developing network standards, deployment procedures, or architecture guidance for OT environments.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- contract: Standard business hours
- after-hours or weekend work may be required based on business needs
- travel expected