Senior Industrial Network Engineer

Vertech•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Remote

About The Position

Vertech is hiring a Senior Industrial Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and support secure communication networks for clients and Vertech’s internal organization. The role supports Operational Technology environments across industries including renewable energy, water and wastewater, manufacturing, food and beverage, and baggage handling. The position may be remote, with a preference for candidates based in Arizona. The engineer will architect and secure industrial networks, including networks for solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage sites, and help clients assess, modernize, and support OT systems. The role also includes technical project leadership, mentoring, client support, and contributing to internal training and knowledge-sharing materials.

Requirements

Four-year degree in CIS, MIS, or a similar field, or seven years of successful industrial networking experience.
At least five 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 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 connectivity issues and outages in wired and wireless TCP/IP networks, 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 to share expertise.