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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Field Engineer III - **Company:** Robert Half - **Location:** Tacoma, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Cisco IOS, Ethernet, Health Information Management, Networking Hardware, IPv4, IPv6, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Layer, Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Network Diagrams, Routing, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Access Point, Network Routers, Firewalls (Computer Science), Process Control Systems, Operational Systems - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/954f2715-8a43-4d52-b5f7-21819106eabe ## About the Role * 7+ years of professional networking experience, with significant hands-on experience supporting manufacturing, factory, or industrial environments. * Direct experience working within a manufacturing/factory environment; candidates with only theoretical networking experience will not be considered. * CCNA certification strongly preferred. Candidates without a CCNA may be required to obtain the certification while on the job. * Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS. * Strong experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing and switching. * Strong understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4, and IPv6. * Strong knowledge of networking protocols, routing, switching, and network fundamentals. * Direct experience with industrial/OT networking and connectivity between IT and manufacturing control environments. * Experience working with Rockwell, Controls Engineers, Systems Controls Engineers, or similar industrial automation teams. * Experience supporting the deployment and connectivity of industrial devices such as sensors, water meters, PLCs, HMIs, or other manufacturing equipment. * Experience with network troubleshooting, incident response, root cause analysis, and change management. * Strong documentation and communication skills., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. ## Description * Design, deploy, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise and manufacturing network infrastructure. * Support routers, switches, access points, wireless controllers, firewalls, and network security appliances. * Provide hands-on support for LAN, WAN, WLAN, and industrial Ethernet environments across office and manufacturing locations. * Configure and troubleshoot WAN connectivity, including Internet, Broadband, MPLS, SD-WAN, and related network equipment. * Support manufacturing and Operational Technology (OT) environments, including Industrial Control Systems (ICS), PLCs, HMIs, manufacturing switches, firewalls, and supporting infrastructure. * Help ensure reliable and secure connectivity between IT and OT networks while maintaining appropriate segmentation and availability requirements. * Partner with plant operations, Controls Engineers, Systems Controls Engineers, engineering teams, and OT vendors to troubleshoot complex, production-impacting network issues. * Support deployment of new manufacturing technologies, including connected sensors, water meters, and other devices connecting to manufacturing control networks. * Assist with OT system expansions, modernization initiatives, and vendor-supported implementations. * Respond to network incidents, troubleshoot issues, restore services, and participate in Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes. * Assist with root cause analysis for significant outages and recurring network issues. * Develop and maintain network diagrams, topology documentation, configuration standards, asset inventories, and operational procedures. * Support the development and continuous improvement of SOPs and operational standards. * Provide clear documentation and knowledge transfer to support ongoing IT/OT operations. * ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [IP Authentication: A Tale of Performance Pitfalls and Challenges in Prod](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1413-ip-authentication-a-tale-of-performance-pitfalls-and-challenges-in-prod) - [IoT: The road to sustainability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/557-iot-the-road-to-sustainability) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)