Sr. OT Network Engineer - Georgetown, KY
On-siteGeorgetown, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Serve as the onsite network engineer for OT-related initiatives, leading the deployment and adoption of OT network infrastructure. Support the design and implementation of secure, resilient network architectures for industrial and manufacturing environments, ensuring cybersecurity requirements are incorporated including segmentation, IDMZ, and access control. Provide escalation support for network incidents and coordinate issue resolution with internal teams and vendors. Assist with network standards, implementation practices, and documentation for OT environments while mentoring local IT support teams and operational staff. Contribute to project planning, cutovers, maintenance activities, and operational readiness. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business and production requirements into effective network solutions. Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required based on business needs.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive network engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field; and/or commensurate work 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
- Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required based on business needs
- Limited travel expected
Desired 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
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