Network Engineer, Factory Systems and Operational Technology
Description:
• Perform site walks and site surveys to assess network needs and plan manufacturing installations.
• Design and implement secure, segmented factory and OT network architectures aligned to ISA-95 and the Purdue Model.
• Install, configure, and support routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and industrial networking devices.
• Support manufacturing buildouts, including new production lines, machine onboarding, and control system integration.
• Validate cabling, rack equipment, place hardware, and troubleshoot physical-layer issues in production spaces.
• Manage network equipment inventory across facilities, including tracking, forecasting, and ordering hardware.
• Coordinate procurement with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors for networking components.
• Maintain documentation for network topology, cabling, VLAN and IP assignments, and inter-zone communication flows.
• Implement and manage security controls such as segmentation, ACLs, firewalls, and intrusion detection or prevention.
• Monitor network performance, perform proactive maintenance, and provide on-call support for OT incidents.
Requirements:
• 5 to 7 years of enterprise or OT network engineering experience, with the ability to lead deployments with minimal guidance.
• Hands-on experience with site surveys, field installations, and factory or industrial network buildouts.
• Familiarity with ISA-95 and Purdue Model segmentation for operational technology environments.
• Proficiency with Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto platforms, including Panorama and NGFW.
• Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, wireless systems, and firewall policy management.
• Understanding of industrial protocols such as Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP, and PROFINET, with awareness of how to secure them.
• Experience with datacenter or private cloud networking such as EVPN VXLAN.
• Strong communication, documentation, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in production or construction environments as needed.
• Ability to travel to remote sites for installation and support.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.
• Preferred experience with industrial networking platforms such as Rockwell Stratix, Hirschmann, or Moxa.
• Preferred experience in environments that combine IT and OT security practices.
• Preferred familiarity with Arista or Aruba hardware.
• Preferred experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI.
• Preferred experience with Python, Nornir, Jinja, Ansible, or Terraform for automation.
• Preferred background supporting rapid-growth factory or manufacturing operations.
Benefits:
• Salary range of $115,000 to $145,000 USD.
• Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for U.S. roles at little to no cost.
• Life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Highly competitive PTO, including a holiday hiatus in December.
• Caregiver and Wellness Leave for family care, bonding with a new baby, or personal medical needs.
• Free 24/7 mental health resources, including therapy and life coaching, plus legal and financial support services.
• Annual reimbursement for professional development.
• Company-funded commuter benefits based on region.
• Relocation assistance available depending on role eligibility.
• Retirement savings options, including 401(k), Roth, and after-tax contributions for U.S. roles.
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