Location: Humboldt, TN area | Onsite | Direct Hire
About the Company
Our client is a well-established, nationally recognized manufacturer of consumer products with a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. They are investing heavily in smart-factory and Industry 4.0 technology and are adding an OT Network Engineer to support one of their high-volume manufacturing facilities in West Tennessee.
The Opportunity
The OT Network Engineer will be the primary technical owner of the Operational Technology (OT) network at the plant, keeping industrial networks secure, reliable, and available for production. You will work closely with Automation Engineering, IT, Information Security, Operations, and Maintenance, as well as outside vendors and integrators. This is a hands-on role with exposure to modern industrial networking, OT cybersecurity, and digital transformation projects.
What You Will Do
Own the design, configuration, deployment, and support of plant-floor network infrastructure: switches, routers, firewalls, wireless, and remote access
Monitor performance and keep critical manufacturing networks running at 99.5%+ uptime
Troubleshoot and resolve OT network issues with minimal disruption to production
Partner with Automation Engineers to support connectivity for PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, and industrial control systems
Implement and maintain network segmentation based on the Purdue Model and corporate security standards
Support OT cybersecurity efforts including vulnerability remediation, patching, secure remote access, and hardening
Maintain network diagrams, documentation, configuration backups, and disaster recovery procedures
Handle lifecycle management, upgrades, and firmware updates, and support plant expansions and Industry 4.0 initiatives
Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, technology vendors, and system integrators
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
3-7 years of experience in network engineering, network administration, or infrastructure support
At least 2 years supporting manufacturing, industrial, or OT environments
Hands-on experience with Ethernet, routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, and VPN
Working knowledge of industrial protocols such as OPC, Modbus, PROFINET, CIP, and DNP3
CCNA, or the ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have
Cisco Industrial Ethernet (IE), Firepower, ISE, or Catalyst Center experience
Familiarity with OT security monitoring tools such as Cisco Cyber Vision
Knowledge of ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity concepts
CCNP or equivalent advanced networking certification
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $103, 700 - $163, 020 depending on experience
Comprehensive benefits package
Retirement and savings programs and incentive plans
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training
Paid volunteer time and a collaborative, team-focused culture
Onsite role in a manufacturing environment with occasional travel (up to 10%) to other facilities.
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