Network Engineer - II

The Network Engineer supports and advances the enterprise network infrastructure serving both corporate office and manufacturing/plant operations environments. The role is responsible for assisting in designing, implementing, securing, monitoring, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. The role acts as a Tier II/III escalation resource, contributes to network design and standards, and works closely with IT, OT, cybersecurity, and manufacturing teams to ensure minimal downtime, strong security posture, and operational continuity. The Network Engineer will collaborate with vendors and IT Management to make recommendations for future enhancements of the network infrastructure., Network Operations & Support

· Design, configure, monitor, and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN environments

· Monitor & troubleshoot complex network issues impacting office users, production systems, industrial equipment and security issues

· Act as Tier II/III escalation support for network incidents and outages

· Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions

· Support uptime & reliability requirements for a manufacturing environment that operates 24/7

· Support network changes, upgrades, and maintenance windows

· Participate in planned maintenance windows to minimize production impact, · Support and maintain the segmentation and isolation between IT and OT environments

· Ensure manufacturing networks meet latency, redundancy, and resiliency requirements

· Collaborate with engineering and automation teams during equipment installations and plant upgrades

Network Design & Infrastructure Engineering

· Assist in enterprise network architecture planning for corporate and manufacturing environments

· Implement resilient designs with redundancy and failover where production requires high availability

· Support data center connectivity, cloud connectivity, VPN connectivity, and ISP failover

· Participate in network expansion, refresh, and standardization initiatives

Security & Compliance

· Configure and maintain firewalls, VPNs, and network security devices

· Support vulnerability remediation, audits, and compliance requirements

· Ensure network configurations align with company security policies and manufacturing safety standards

Monitoring, Documentation & Automation

• Maintain network monitoring, alerting, and security dashboards
• Create and update network diagrams, standards, and runbooks for both corporate and plant networks
• Document network changes, configurations, and incident resolutions
• Assist with automation, scripting, or configuration management where applicable
• Provide management with relevant information or reports as requested
• Monitor departmental deadlines and follow up on action items.

Do you have experience in VPN management?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with routing, switching, firewalls, VPN’s, wireless, and network monitoring, along with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and support business-critical applications, * Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

• 3-5 years of network engineering experience in enterprise environments
• Industry certifications (CCNA, Network+, or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and subnetting
• Experience with enterprise routing protocols and wired / wireless infrastructure
• Hands on experience with firewalls and VPN technologies
• Experience with hybrid or cloud networking - Azure connectivity, VPNs, ExpressRoute/Direct Connect concepts
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines

Manufacturing & OT Network Support

· Support network connectivity for plant floor systems, including

o SCADA

o PLC’s

o HMI’s, · CCNP and Security+ certifications

· Experience supporting multi-site enterprise networks, including corporate offices, remote locations, and manufacturing facilities

· Experience supporting high-availability or 24/7 environments, particularly where downtime impacts operations or production

· Familiarity with SCADA or industrial control system networking concepts and network segmentation strategies

Soft Skills & Competencies

· Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills

· Clear communicator with technical and non-technical stakeholders

· Customer-service mindset with a business-focused approach

· Adaptability in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment

· Ability to collaborate across departments and levels of the organization

· Excellent verbal & written & interpersonal communication skills: must be able to establish & maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the company, vendors, and contractors

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

· Work performed in offices, data centers, farm fields, and production environments

· Working conditions may involve being on the manufacturing floor, where personal protective equipment (PPE) might be necessary.

· May require extended periods of working in outside conditions.

· Occasional lifting of equipment (up to 50 lbs.).

· Scale multiple flights of stairs carrying gear more than 20 pounds

· Comfortable working at heights more than 50 feet, * Network Engineer for corporate office & manufacturing/plant: 2 years (Preferred)

• design, implement, monitor & supporting enterprise network: 3 years (Preferred)
• routing switching firewalls, VPNs, wireless, network monitor: 3 years (Preferred)
• Monitor & troubleshoot complex network issues (Tier II/III): 2 years (Preferred)
• Tier II/III support for network incidents and outages: 2 years (Preferred)
• root cause analysis, correct & preventative actions: 2 years (Preferred)
• uptime & reliability for a manufacturing environment 24/7: 1 year (Preferred)
• network changes, upgrades, and maintenance windows: 1 year (Preferred)
• planned maintenance windows to minimize production impact: 1 year (Preferred)
• TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and subnetting: 1 year (Preferred)
• enterprise routing protocols & wired/wireless infrastructure: 1 year (Preferred)
• Hands on with firewalls and VPN technologies: 1 year (Preferred)
• Azure connectivity, ExpressRoute/Direct Connect concepts: 1 year (Preferred)
• OT Network Support - SCADA, PLC’s, HMI’s & IoT: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Green Card or are you a US Citizen (Required)

Pulled from the full job description

• Professional development assistance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program, * Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• May require after-hours and/or weekend support
• Participation in on-call rotation and after-hours support as needed

This role includes dedicated training to help you succeed.

Pay: $81,711.50 - $110,000.00 per year, * 401(k)

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan