Sr. OT Network Engineer
About The Position
The Sr. OT Network Engineer supports the design, deployment, and ongoing reliability of Operational Technology network infrastructure in a manufacturing environment. This onsite role serves as a technical resource and liaison among IT, plant engineering, production engineering, and business stakeholders, helping deliver secure and efficient OT network solutions while minimizing disruption to operations. The role calls for a hands-on network professional with OT and enterprise networking experience, industrial-environment experience, and a collaborative approach to supporting technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. Duties may vary depending on management.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive network engineering experience.
- Experience supporting OT, industrial, or manufacturing network environments.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise networking and secure network design.
- Ability to support onsite operations and collaborate across IT and plant teams.
- Experience troubleshooting complex network issues in high-availability environments.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience supporting deployments, maintenance windows, cutovers, and operational support activities.
- Ability to train and mentor support personnel and operational teams.
- Strong ownership mindset and ability to drive tasks through completion.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or plant-floor environments.
- Familiarity with OT cybersecurity concepts, IDMZ, and segmentation strategies.
- Experience with automation, controls, or industrial systems networking.
- Background supporting large-scale OT network deployments or plant modernization efforts.
- Experience working with production engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
- Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, or other networking/security credentials.
- Experience developing network standards, deployment procedures, or architecture guidance for OT environments.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the onsite network technical lead for OT-related initiatives and escalations.
- Partner with IT, plant engineering, production engineering, maintenance, and business teams to support network requirements and project delivery.
- Lead deployment, commissioning, and ongoing support of OT network infrastructure.
- Support the design and implementation of secure, resilient network architectures for industrial and manufacturing environments.
- Incorporate OT cybersecurity requirements into network solutions, including segmentation, IDMZ, and access control practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues affecting plant and production operations.
- Provide escalation support for network incidents and coordinate resolution with internal teams and vendors as needed.
- Assist with OT network standards, implementation practices, and documentation.
- Mentor and train local IT support teams and operational staff on OT network fundamentals and troubleshooting.
- Contribute to project planning, cutovers, maintenance activities, and operational readiness.
- Work with stakeholders to translate business and production requirements into effective network solutions.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Excellent benefits
- 401k
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
