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Power the Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing as a Sr Network Engineer!

Pay Rate: $72.00/hr

Location: Richardson, TX

Power the Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled Sr Network Engineer to architect, deploy, and support mission-critical IT and OT network infrastructure at a growing semiconductor manufacturing facility.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of enterprise networking, industrial automation, cybersecurity, AI-driven manufacturing, and semiconductor operations. You'll help build and support the next generation of secure manufacturing networks that enable advanced process control, equipment automation, and factory digitization.

If you're passionate about Cisco networking, IT/OT convergence, industrial infrastructure, and supporting cutting-edge manufacturing environments, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

Support enterprise, OT, and manufacturing networks, including SD-WAN and equipment-level connectivity.

Configure and maintain Cisco routers, switches, wireless networks, firewalls, and VPNs.

Implement network segmentation and cybersecurity solutions for manufacturing environments.

Manage VLANs, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, NAT, IP addressing, and QoS.

Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and support high availability and disaster recovery.

Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, IT, and security teams.

Support automation initiatives using PowerShell, Infrastructure-as-Code, and DevOps practices.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

5+ years of enterprise and industrial networking experience.

Strong Cisco networking experience.

Experience in manufacturing, factory, or OT environments.

Knowledge of LAN/WAN, IT/OT integration, network security, routing, switching, and VPNs.

2+ years of PowerShell scripting experience.

1+ year of ServiceNow (or similar) experience.

Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

CCNA or equivalent certification.

Experience with Arista, Dell, or Palo Alto technologies.

Knowledge of SCADA, MES, industrial protocols, and semiconductor manufacturing.

Experience with Tanium, Chef, DMZ architectures, backup/recovery platforms, and cybersecurity best practices.

Ideal Candidate

Strong Cisco and industrial networking expertise.

Experience supporting manufacturing and OT environments.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Self-starter with strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis abilities.

Passion for automation, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Why Join Us?

This role places you at the center of one of the most advanced manufacturing transformations underway today. You'll help support AI-driven semiconductor production, industrial automation, and next-generation factory networking technologies while working with leading engineering and technology teams.

What You'll Gain

Competitive pay at $72/hr

Opportunity to support advanced semiconductor manufacturing operations

Exposure to cutting-edge AI and automation technologies

High-impact role focused on IT/OT convergence

Work with modern Cisco-based enterprise and industrial networks

Opportunities for technical growth and leadership

Collaborative environment with engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams

Apply Today!

If you have a strong background in Cisco networking, manufacturing infrastructure, industrial networking, PowerShell automation, and IT/OT systems, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial as a Senior Network Engineer, helping build and secure the next generation of semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export

Pay Details: $72.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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