Sr. OT Network Engineer

Job Title: Sr. OT Network Engineer

Location: Working Office address:

1001 Cherry Blossom Way, k, KY 40324

Work model : ONSITE (5 days)

Duration: Long-term

Experience:8-15 Years

F2F interview

Position Summary:

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 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.

Essential Functions:

Description / Essential Functions:

• 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.

Technology Scope

Candidates should have experience with a broad mix of enterprise and OT networking technologies, including:

• 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

Minimum qualification:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Onsite contract: Standard business hours

• Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required based on business needs

• Limited travel expected