Senior Controls & Industrial Network Engineer

Red Cloud seeks a Senior Controls & Industrial Network Engineer to support immediate client operations.

Remote, United States

The Senior Controls & Industrial Network Engineer will work on global operational technology (OT) network architecture standardization, execute OT network security initiatives (isolating critical network infrastructure from physical OT equipment), and harden SCADA and industrial cybersecurity infrastructure across mission-critical data center facilities worldwide.

OT Network Architecture & Security Decoupling

• Architect and standardize technical designs for OT Network Decoupling programs, external IDF, wall-mountable enclosures, and dual-sourced DC power systems.
• Help Design high-density fiber topologies.

Supply Chain & Lifecycle Management

• Manage end-of-sale hardware life cycles; evaluate, test, and validate 1:1 hardware switch alternatives (Cisco, Arista, Juniper).

Port Mapping & Network Integration

• Author canonical, single-source-of-truth port mapping procedures and allocation matrices for regional deployments.
• Enforce site naming standards, VLAN/IP schema isolation, and downstream SCADA integration rules.

System Reliability & SCADA Hardening

• Develop zero-downtime firmware upgrade and rollback procedures for industrial Ethernet switches (Cisco IOS-XE, Moxa).
• Resolve complex network integrations using Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP).

• Background in control systems, network engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data center OT or industrial control networks.
• Network & Hardware Mastery:
  Deep technical expertise with industrial ethernet switches (Cisco Catalyst IE series, Arista, Juniper, Moxa), fiber optic distribution (MTP/MPO, LC, FOSE), and industrial power systems (110-125 VDC dual-sourced arrays).
• Protocols:
  Technical understanding of Layer 3 IP routing, VXLAN, BGP, EIGRP, REP, PRP, and STP.
• SCADA Infrastructure:
  Understanding of BACnet (BBMD, MS/TP) and Ethernet/IP gateways.
• Industrial Cybersecurity:
  Experience evaluating and integrating passive Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS) and enforcing network segmentation between OT devices and core network assets.
• Tools & Documentation:
  Proficiency with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), network drawing reviews, structured port mapping tools, and technical documentation.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $120,000 - $141,000 (USD) + bonus programs + benefits.

Benefits and bonus information can be found at

Red Cloud requires employees have the legal ability to work in the country hired during their employment period. During onboarding, proof of eligibility to work in the applicable country will be requested. Red Cloud does not provide visa sponsorship.

Red Cloud Consulting is a global business and technology consulting firm supporting clients across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. For more than two decades, Red Cloud has partnered with organizations ranging from high-growth mid-market companies to global enterprises, helping them solve complex business and operational challenges - leveraging modern data platforms, artificial intelligence, and secure digital foundations to drive smarter decisions and scalable outcomes.

Anchored in a foundation of integrity-based consulting, Red Cloud brings together senior-level experts who work side by side with client teams to design and implement durable, high-impact solutions. Our approach emphasizes trust, accountability, and long-term value - balancing stability, growth, and innovation to help organizations operate securely and confidently in an increasingly complex global environment.

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