Senior Industrial Network Engineer

Vertech•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Industrial Network Engineer designs, implements, maintains, and supports secure communication networks for clients and Vertech. The role serves industrial environments including solar and battery energy storage sites, water plants, and factory floors, with responsibility for network security, availability, troubleshooting, compliance support, and technical leadership. The position can be remote, with a preference for someone based in Arizona. The Industrial Networking & Cybersecurity team helps clients assess, secure, modernize, and support Operational Technology environments.

Requirements

Four-year degree in CIS, MIS, or a similar field, or 7 years of successful industrial networking experience.
5+ years leading a company’s internal IT or OT department.
CCNP or CCIE certification, or equivalent experience supporting Cisco or equivalent managed switches, routers, and firewalls.
Extensive experience designing and implementing secure network infrastructure, both from the ground up and within existing systems.
Complete understanding of IP protocols and ability to analyze network traffic to understand communication patterns.
Working knowledge of industrial protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, EtherNet/IP, and OPC.
Complete understanding of NERC CIP, NIST, and ISA/IEC 62443 security standards.
Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Lua.
Excellent communication and customer relationship skills, and ability to work well in a team environment.
Ability to travel and obtain a passport.

Nice To Haves

Network security certifications such as GICSP, GSEC, CISSP, or CISM.
Experience in the Energy vertical, such as solar PV, BESS, or utility projects.
Experience with Fortinet or Palo Alto Networks firewalls and OT visibility platforms such as Claroty or Nozomi Networks.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, maintain, and support secure communication networks for clients and Vertech.
Design and implement network security equipment, including firewalls, rule sets, and access control lists.
Architect segmented industrial networks using the Purdue Model and ISA/IEC 62443 zones and conduits.
Install, set up, and configure Cisco switches, routers, access points, and other devices used in business and industrial operations.
Design secure, highly available networks for solar PV and battery energy storage sites, including SCADA, power plant control, and secure remote access.
Troubleshoot wired (802.3) and wireless (802.11) TCP/IP network connectivity issues and outages, coordinating with third-party vendors when needed.
Perform network audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing at client facilities, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Support client NERC CIP compliance through network documentation, access controls, and reporting.
Act as technical lead on network projects, lead small teams, and mentor less experienced engineers.
Support and improve Vertech’s internal corporate network.
Lead internal training and write case studies and articles.