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Posted Jun 27, 2026

Network Engineer, Factory Systems and Operational Technology

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Description: • Perform site walks and site surveys to assess network needs and plan manufacturing installations. • Design and implement secure, segmented factory and OT network architectures aligned to ISA-95 and the Purdue Model. • Install, configure, and support routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and industrial networking devices. • Support manufacturing buildouts, including new production lines, machine onboarding, and control system integration. • Validate cabling, rack equipment, place hardware, and troubleshoot physical-layer issues in production spaces. • Manage network equipment inventory across facilities, including tracking, forecasting, and ordering hardware. • Coordinate procurement with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors for networking components. • Maintain documentation for network topology, cabling, VLAN and IP assignments, and inter-zone communication flows. • Implement and manage security controls such as segmentation, ACLs, firewalls, and intrusion detection or prevention. • Monitor network performance, perform proactive maintenance, and provide on-call support for OT incidents. Requirements: • 5 to 7 years of enterprise or OT network engineering experience, with the ability to lead deployments with minimal guidance. • Hands-on experience with site surveys, field installations, and factory or industrial network buildouts. • Familiarity with ISA-95 and Purdue Model segmentation for operational technology environments. • Proficiency with Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto platforms, including Panorama and NGFW. • Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, wireless systems, and firewall policy management. • Understanding of industrial protocols such as Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP, and PROFINET, with awareness of how to secure them. • Experience with datacenter or private cloud networking such as EVPN VXLAN. • Strong communication, documentation, and troubleshooting skills. • Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in production or construction environments as needed. • Ability to travel to remote sites for installation and support. • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance. • Preferred experience with industrial networking platforms such as Rockwell Stratix, Hirschmann, or Moxa. • Preferred experience in environments that combine IT and OT security practices. • Preferred familiarity with Arista or Aruba hardware. • Preferred experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI. • Preferred experience with Python, Nornir, Jinja, Ansible, or Terraform for automation. • Preferred background supporting rapid-growth factory or manufacturing operations. Benefits: • Salary range of $115,000 to $145,000 USD. • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for U.S. roles at little to no cost. • Life and disability insurance for all employees. • Highly competitive PTO, including a holiday hiatus in December. • Caregiver and Wellness Leave for family care, bonding with a new baby, or personal medical needs. • Free 24/7 mental health resources, including therapy and life coaching, plus legal and financial support services. • Annual reimbursement for professional development. • Company-funded commuter benefits based on region. • Relocation assistance available depending on role eligibility. • Retirement savings options, including 401(k), Roth, and after-tax contributions for U.S. roles. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job
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