Network Architect - Manufacturing IT/OT & Edge

• Design secure, resilient network connectivity between enterprise IT, factory OT environments and locally hosted Edge infrastructure
• Establish consistent, secure network designs for deployment across multiple manufacturing sites while protecting production systems

Technologies:

• Architect
• Support
• LAN
• Network
• Security, We are recruiting an experienced Network Architect to support a major global manufacturing infrastructure programme. This is a six-month contract based in Liverpool, with one to two days onsite per week and the remainder remote. The rate is £475-£525 per day, inside IR35 via umbrella.

• Senior network architecture experience across large, distributed or multi-site environments
• Manufacturing IT/OT network integration and segmentation experience
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, routing, switching and firewalls
• Experience designing secure connectivity between enterprise IT, factory systems and Edge platforms
• Experience with network resilience, security and remote access
• Experience developing reusable network designs, standards, and HLD/LLD documentation
• Experience working with factory engineering, security and infrastructure teams
• Experience with industrial network security, the Purdue Model, IEC 62443 or similar OT security frameworks is particularly valuable
• Manufacturing, industrial or production networking experience

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