network engineer

The senior network engineer will be responsible for architecting, deploying, and supporting information and operational technology solutions at a mission-critical manufacturing site. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative infrastructure and software solutions for semiconductor manufacturing and business operations., * Provide operational support for on-premises network infrastructure, spanning from SD-WAN-based corporate enterprise wide network to sensor-level communications below the equipment/tool layer.

• Collaborate with process, equipment, and advanced manufacturing engineering teams to enable network-level equipment integration and automation aligned with semiconductor framework.
• Design, develop, and deploy next-generation special use networks to segment and isolate mission-critical manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot network performance issues across all layers of the IT/OT architecture, ensuring reliable and secure communication.
• Support the implementation and rollout of new network technologies, including switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and monitoring tools.
• Participate in cross-functional calls with site and corporate teams to resolve network-related issues affecting equipment, applications, and infrastructure communications.
• Attend daily tier meetings with factory systems and manufacturing operations teams to provide network support and updates.
• Work closely with corporate IT and security teams to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards.
• Maintain network documentation, including topology diagrams, configuration records, and change logs.
• Ensure network resilience, redundancy, and high availability through proper design and proactive maintenance.
• Monitor and manage network health, performance, and capacity using appropriate tools and dashboards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise and industrial network infrastructure in manufacturing or site environments.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco network and routing equipment.
• Strong background in factory floor networking (Level 2/3 OT) and collaboration with IT networks (Level 3.5/4).
• Proficient in network fundamentals including firewall configuration, VPN setup, VLANs, subnetting, IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, NAT, routing, and switching.
• Experience with high availability, redundancy, and QoS protocols.
• Experience with network segmentation, resilience, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Familiarity with DevOps network operations, including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, monitoring, alerting, version control, and automated deployment.
• 2+ years of experience with PowerShell scripting.
• 1+ years of experience with Service Management platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education.