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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Architect/Network Engineer - **Company:** Garbini LLC - **Location:** Monroe, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $176,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Border Gateway Protocol, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Data Transport Utility, Linux, Ethernet, Health Information Management, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Windows Servers, Modbus, Multicasting, NetFlow, Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Routing, Network Segmentation, Packet Analyzer, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Windows PowerShell, Remote Access Technology, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Runbook, Simple Network Management Protocols, Syslog, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Virtual Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Postman, Git, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Palo Alto Networks, Operational Systems, Fortinet, Routing & Switching, Api Design, Firepower, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco Switches, Cisco - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=54fe2b3d8368a278 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Manufacturing facility?, The ideal candidate has hands-on expertise with Cisco and Arista switching/routing, network segmentation, secure remote access, and automation tooling, along with practical knowledge of ICS/SCADA communication patterns, VLAN separation, and OT cybersecurity best practices. This role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring the ability to architect enterprise solutions while directly troubleshooting plant-level issues., 8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience, with at least 3+ in manufacturing or industrial settings. * Demonstrated network automation experience. * Professional certifications preferred (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, ACE-Level, PCNSE, or equivalent hands-on expertise). * Strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively on the plant floor and in executive discussions. What Success Looks Like You consistently deliver high-availability, secure, and well-documented network environments that support zero-downtime manufacturing operations-while driving modernization, standardization, and automation across multiple facilities. ## Description We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer / Network Architect with deep experience supporting manufacturing and industrial environments. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining a high-availability network infrastructure that supports both traditional corporate IT systems and Operational Technology (OT) systems on the plant floor., Design, optimize, and maintain enterprise and plant-floor network infrastructure across multiple manufacturing sites. * Implement secure network segmentation strategies between IT and OT environments (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443 reference models). * Lead routing, switching, wireless, and WAN modernization initiatives to improve resiliency and uptime. * Support and secure connectivity for ICS/SCADA, PLCs, HMIs, historians, sensors, and IIoT devices. * Maintain firewalls, VPNs, and secure remote access for internal teams and approved vendors. * Implement and enforce Zero Trust and least-privilege access for plant systems. * Develop and maintain network standards, documentation, diagrams, runbooks, and change control procedures. * Use automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Netmiko) to simplify configuration management. * Monitor and troubleshoot network performance issues using tools such as SolarWinds and packet analysis utilities. * Participate in incident response and root-cause analysis for network or OT-related outages. * Collaborate closely with OT Engineers, Controls Engineers, Production Systems, IT Security, and Plant Operations teams. * Mentor and guide mid-level engineers and plant support technicians. Technical Competencies Cisco Catalyst / Nexus / ISR / ASR * Arista EOS & CloudVision * BGP, OSPF, STP, VXLAN/EVPN, QoS, multicast routing * VLANs and network segmentation strategies for plant networks * Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco Firepower or equivalent firewalls * Wireless network deployments in industrial facilities * Azure and/or AWS networking knowledge (hybrid environments) * Linux & Windows Server networking fundamentals Manufacturing / OT-Specific Experience Understanding of ICS/SCADA network architectures * Familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson, or similar control systems * Knowledge of industrial protocols: Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP, Profinet, CIP * Ability to work safely within operational, production, and high-availability environments * Experience supporting redundant networks for 24/7 operations Security & Compliance Implement NAC, MFA, secure tunneling, and encrypted data transport * Apply Zero Trust and ISA/IEC 62443-aligned controls * Support audits and compliance initiatives (internal and external) * Segment and monitor OT networks to limit attack surfaces Tools & Platforms SolarWinds, NetFlow/SNMP monitoring, Syslog analysis * Cisco DNA Center * Arista CloudVision * SecureCRT / MobaXterm * VSCode / Git / Postman / API-based automation workflows ## 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) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)