Sr. OT Network Engineer

Job Title: Sr. OT Network Engineer
Location: 4857 Dogwood Ln, 803 Office, Liberty, NC 27298
Work model: ONSITE (5 days)
Duration: Long-term
Experience: 10-15 Years

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. OT Network Engineer with over 10 years of experience to join our dynamic System Solution team. This position is ideal for a candidate who is a hands‑on network professional with strong OT and enterprise networking experience, proven ability to work in manufacturing environments, and a collaborative approach to supporting both technical teams and non‑technical stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be responsible for onsite serves as a key technical resource and liaison between IT and plant engineering to ensure OT network solutions are delivered securely, efficiently, and with zero unplanned downtime.

• Serve as the onsite network engineer for OT-related initiatives
• Lead the deployment and adoption of OT network infrastructure.
• Support the design and implementation of secure, resilient network architectures for industrial and manufacturing environments.
• Ensure OT cybersecurity requirements are incorporated into network solutions, including segmentation, IDMZ, and access control practices.
• Provide escalation support for network incidents and coordinate issue resolution with internal teams and vendors as needed.
• Assist with network standards, implementation practices, and documentation for OT environments.
• 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.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business and production requirements into effective network solutions.

• Enterprise LAN/WAN networks
• OT / industrial network environments
• Network segmentation and secure network design
• IDMZ architecture
• Firewalls and secure connectivity
• VLANs, routing, switching, and redundancy
• Network monitoring and troubleshooting
• Wireless networking in industrial or manufacturing settings
• High availability network design
• Support for plant‑floor, automation, and edge‑connected systems
• Industrial network connectivity and protocols

Required

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field; and/or commensurate work experience
• 10+ years of progressive network engineering experience.
• Experience supporting OT, industrial, or manufacturing network environments.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking and secure network design.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across IT and plant teams.
• Experience troubleshooting complex network issues in high‑availability environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with 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.

• 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.

Onsite contract:
Standard business hours.
Occasional after‑hours or weekend work may be required based on business needs.
Limited travel expected.