Network Engineer

Our client is seeking a Network Engineer/Administrator for a Manufacturing environment.

• Network Design and Deployment:
  Architect, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure across office and manufacturing environments using Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti Uni Fi platforms.
• IT Network Ownership:
  Take primary ownership of the IT network environment, including network architecture, VLANs, routing, wireless, firewall policies, and connectivity standards.
• IT/OT
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with the OT Network Engineer to support secure segmentation and connectivity between IT and OT environments.
• Security and Compliance:
  Implement and maintain network security controls aligned with NIST 800-171 and CMMC requirements.
• Network Services:
  Support core network services including DHCP, DNS, VPN, remote access, and network authentication.
• Infrastructure Deployment:
  Support network racks, cabling, UPS systems, access points, switches, and related physical infrastructure as new facilities are built out.
• Documentation:
  Maintain detailed network diagrams, configuration baselines, change logs, and system security plans (SSPs) as required for CMMC assessments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner with Engineering, Operations, and IT teams to support network requirements for automation, data acquisition, and production systems.
• Government and Compliance Support:
  Support internal audits, CMMC assessments, and government contract compliance reviews with thorough documentation and evidence collection.

• Experience:
  
  3+ years of experience in network engineering or network administration preferred.
• Cisco networking technologies, including Catalyst and/or Meraki switching, wireless, and security platforms.
• R/S - Strong fundamentals in VLANs, routing, spanning tree, subnetting, ACLs, VPNs, and enterprise wireless networking.
• Security Mindset:
  Working knowledge of NIST 800-171, CMMC, and network-level controls. Experience supporting or preparing for CMMC assessments is strongly preferred.
• Routing and Switching:
  Strong fundamentals in BGP, OSPF, spanning tree, VLANs, QoS, and SD-WAN concepts.
• OT Awareness:
  Familiarity with IT/OT network segmentation or manufacturing environments is preferred, but deep industrial controls experience is not required.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in a manufacturing environment, and perform cable runs, rack installations, and equipment mounting.
• Preferred
  
  Certifications:
  
  Cisco CCNA or CCNP, Meraki ECMS, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+