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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Engineer - **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC. - **Location:** Jackson, TN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $149,760.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Configuration Management Databases, Cyber Security, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Networking Hardware, Uptime, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Segmentation, Remote Access Technology, Smart Devices, Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Operational Systems, 3-tier Architectures, Cisco - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/39C99B95F355408C895055F5B7FDE4B1/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or equivalent experience * 5+ years in network engineering * Experience working in cross-functional teams across Operations, IT, and Security * Strong Cisco networking background * Strong OT security experience: segmentation, firewalls, secure remote access * Wireless deployment and troubleshooting in industrial environments * Experience with CMDB, change control, and network monitoring tools * Excellent communication and documentation skills across technical and non-technical teams WORK ENVIRONMENT * 10% Travel to support local sites * Manufacturing * Operation Technology * Cisco * Onsite * 24/7 Support, Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. ## Description Our manufacturing client is hiring a SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER-OT to support Operational Technologies. The SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER-OT will lead the design, deployment, and sustainment of secure and scalable Operational Technology (OT) networks across manufacturing environments. The SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER-OT is a hands-on leadership role bridging the gap between Operational Technology and Information Technology. Together, the SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER-OT will enable automation, secure connectivity, and digital transformation across production sites., * Bridge the gap between IT and OT with high-impact technical leadership * Build secure, resilient industrial networks that enable industry standards, architecture, and cybersecure design practices * Make a tangible impact on uptime, safety, and connectivity across plants * Collaborate closely with Process/Automation Engineers, IT, and InfoSec teams to architect and support robust industrial networking solutions that are critical to our success in modern manufacturing. * Design, configure, and deploy OT wired/wireless network infrastructure in production environments * Maintain and optimize industrial network performance, uptime, and security * Lead Tier 3 troubleshooting and root cause analysis of OT network incidents * Contribute to network architecture decisions, standards, and design blueprints * Partner with engineering teams to integrate ICS, SCADA, IIoT, and smart devices * Implement and manage network segmentation/zoning aligned to the Purdue Model * Align OT security with corporate policies and frameworks (ISA/IEC 62443, NIST) * Manage and patch OT networking hardware (Cisco IE switches, firewalls, routers) * Utilize tools like Cisco DNA Center, Industrial Network Director, Cyber Vision for monitoring and automation * Support network-related upgrades, migrations, and vendor coordination across plants * Maintain accurate documentation of topologies, configs, and operational procedures * Enable digital factory initiatives by securing edge device connectivity and infrastructure ## 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) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [DevOps at Netflix](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/270-devops-at-netflix) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE – AI vs the Web & AI in Browsers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1743-wearedevelopers-live-ai-vs-the-web-ai-in-browsers) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)