Senior System Configuration Engineer – Industrial Networks

Sperton Global AS • Sweden, ME

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Senior System Configuration Engineer – Industrial Networks for one of our clients to design, configure, and troubleshoot network solutions for control and monitoring systems in critical infrastructure in Ludvika. In this hands-on role, you will work with Cisco and Fortinet equipment, implement secure industrial networks, support testing/verification/commissioning, and collaborate with automation, IT security, and systems engineers to ensure reliable communications in lab, workshop, and site environments. This position requires practical experience in network technology for industrial/OT environments and the ability to work structured in technical projects. This position includes occasional work-related travel within the EU/EEA region.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of work experience in the relevant field and a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Networking, Electrical Engineering, or related area (or equivalent), OR another technical degree with more than 15 years of work experience in the relevant field.
• Practical experience with Cisco and/or Fortinet environments
• Good understanding of TCP/IP, VLAN, routing, and firewalls
• Ability to work in a structured way in technical/industrial environments
• Fluent in spoken and written English (mandatory)
• Valid SSG-Entré certificate
• Ability to work 100% on-site in Ludvika

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Swedish is considered an advantage.
• Cisco (CCNA/CCNP) and/or Fortinet (NSE) certifications
• Experience with networks in OT/industrial environments or control systems
• Background in energy sector or industrial automation
• Experience with IT security in industrial networks

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain network equipment (primarily Cisco and Fortinet)
• Design and implement network solutions for industrial/control systems
• Troubleshoot network issues in lab, workshop, and site environments
• Participate in testing, verification, and commissioning activities
• Document network designs and configurations
• Collaborate with automation, IT security, and systems engineering teams
• Support secure and reliable communications in critical infrastructure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level