Network Engineer II, Operational Technology

Crown Castle • Canonsburg, PA

84d • $79,800 - $109,700 • Remote

About The Position

As a Network Engineer supporting the Operational Technology (OT) team, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure, reliable network infrastructure across our OT environments. This role requires close coordination with Enterprise IT to define ownership boundaries and ensure alignment with broader network and security standards. Configure and maintain network infrastructure and remote connectivity solutions including firewalls, routers, and VPNs. Identify and implement improvements to enhance OT network security, including segmentation strategies aligned with NIST guidelines. Plan and execute network upgrades, including IPv6 transition and hardware refreshes. Monitor and maintain overall network health and performance. Utilize tools to continuously assess performance, availability, and security. Diagnose and resolve network-related issues across OT environments. Architect scalable and secure network solutions tailored to OT needs. Ensure network configurations meet regulatory and internal compliance standards. Coordinate change control processes with Enterprise IT for network infrastructure updates and modifications. Participate in incident response and troubleshooting for network-related outages and degradations. Support capacity planning by analyzing network usage trends and forecasting future needs. Exhibit strong ownership, urgency, and accountability. Deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders. Effectively manage multiple support workstreams and prioritize tasks. Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to complex technical challenges. Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field—or equivalent experience.
• CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certifications preferred.
• 3-5 or more years of experience in network engineering, preferably in OT or industrial environments.
• Experience with Cisco networking equipment, VPNs, and firewall technologies.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds).
• Understanding of network security principles, including segmentation and NIST-based frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially with field engineers, IT teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Ansible) is a plus.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix systems and networking fundamentals.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Ansible).
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix systems and networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructure across OT environments.
• Coordinate with Enterprise IT to define ownership boundaries and ensure alignment with network and security standards.
• Configure and maintain network infrastructure and remote connectivity solutions including firewalls, routers, and VPNs.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance OT network security, including segmentation strategies aligned with NIST guidelines.
• Plan and execute network upgrades, including IPv6 transition and hardware refreshes.
• Monitor and maintain overall network health and performance.
• Utilize tools to continuously assess performance, availability, and security.
• Diagnose and resolve network-related issues across OT environments.
• Architect scalable and secure network solutions tailored to OT needs.
• Ensure network configurations meet regulatory and internal compliance standards.
• Coordinate change control processes with Enterprise IT for network infrastructure updates and modifications.
• Participate in incident response and troubleshooting for network-related outages and degradations.
• Support capacity planning by analyzing network usage trends and forecasting future needs.
• Exhibit strong ownership, urgency, and accountability.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively manage multiple support workstreams and prioritize tasks.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to complex technical challenges.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).
• Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).
• New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child.
• Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees.
• Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns.
• Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate.
• Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).
• 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holiday.
• All offices provide free beverages and snacks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree