Senior Network Engineer

Engineer the Backbone of Smart Manufacturing as a Senior Network Engineer! Are you ready to design and support the network infrastructure behind one of Texas’s most advanced semiconductor manufacturing sites? At PDS Tech Commercial, we’re seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead the deployment of secure, high-performance networks that power cutting-edge automation and AI-driven operations.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you’ll architect and maintain mission-critical IT and OT networks, enabling seamless communication from enterprise systems down to sensor-level equipment. You’ll play a key role in transitioning the site to a domain controller authentication model and deploying Special Use Networks (SUN) to safeguard manufacturing operations.

• Support on‑premises network infrastructure from SD‑WAN to sensor‑level communications
• Collaborate with engineering teams to enable equipment integration and automation
• Design and deploy Special Use Networks to isolate critical manufacturing systems
• Troubleshoot network performance across IT/OT layers
• Implement new network technologies including switches, firewalls, and wireless systems
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings to resolve infrastructure issues
• Attend daily tier meetings to provide network updates and support
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards
• Maintain detailed network documentation and change logs
• Monitor network health, performance, and capacity using appropriate tools

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field
• 5+ years supporting enterprise and industrial network infrastructure
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco network and equipment
• Strong background in factory‑floor networking and IT/OT collaboration
• Proficient in network fundamentals: firewall configuration, VPN, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, NAT, routing, switching
• Experience with QoS, redundancy, and disaster recovery strategies
• Familiarity with Dev Ops network operations (CI/CD, IaC, monitoring pipelines)
• 2+ years of Power Shell scripting
• 1+ year of experience with Service Management platforms (e.g., Service Now)
• Strong documentation skills for network architecture and automation

• Advanced Degree in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent
• Experience with multi‑vendor equipment (Cisco, Arista, Dell, Palo Alto)
• Familiarity with network patching tools and security hardening
• Experience with modern data recovery platforms (Rubrik, Veeam, Commvault, Zerto)
• Understanding of IT/OT convergence and industrial protocols
• Knowledge of industrial network architectures (DMZs, secure remote access, redundancy)
• Proven ability to drive change and collaborate cross‑functionally
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
• Highly self‑motivated and capable of working independently

• California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll be part of a team that’s transforming semiconductor manufacturing through innovation and resilience. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to shape the future of smart manufacturing.

Pay Rate: $72 per hour;

Schedule:

1st shift

If you’re a network engineer ready to lead in a high‑tech, high‑impact environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join PDS Tech Commercial and help shape the future of smart manufacturing.