Network Engineers (OT/PCN)

Akkodis; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

Akkodis is hiring a PCN/OT Network Engineer to join a high-performing technology team in Perth. You will design, implement and maintain PCN and OT network infrastructure for critical industrial environments, collaborating with engineering, cybersecurity and operations to keep networks secure and resilient.

You will work across PCN, OT, SCADA and industrial control systems, supporting upgrades, migrations and lifecycle management while ensuring compliance with site standards and security policies.

Qualifications

• Experience with PCN/OT environments and industrial networking.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, CS or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, routing, switching and network security.
• Exposure to OT/ICS architecture, SCADA and industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support PCN and OT network infrastructure.
• Configure and maintain industrial switches, routers, firewalls and monitoring tools.
• Support integration across SCADA, ICS and industrial applications.
• Develop and enforce PCN/OT network standards and architectures.

Skills

PCN/OT networking

Industrial cybersecurity

Network design

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT/CS

Tools

Cisco

Hirschmann

Rockwell Stratix

Palo Alto

Job description

• 12-month contract with a leading resources organisation - Perth
• Work across large-scale Process Control Network (PCN) and Operational Technology (OT) environments
• Strong exposure to PCN, OT networking, OT cybersecurity and industrial control systems
• Collaborative environment working across networking, control systems, cybersecurity and engineering teams

Take ownership of critical PCN and OT environments and play a key role in modernising industrial technology infrastructure.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced PCN / OT Network Engineer to join a high-performing technology team supporting critical Process Control Network (PCN) and Operational Technology (OT) environments.

You will design, implement, maintain and improve industrial network infrastructure supporting operational and control systems.

Working across PCN, OT, SCADA and industrial control system environments, you will partner with engineering, cybersecurity and operational teams to ensure networks remain secure, resilient and fit for purpose.

• Design, implement and support PCN and OT network infrastructure
• Configure and maintain industrial switches, routers, firewalls and network monitoring solutions
• Support integration across SCADA, IC S, control systems and industrial applications
• Develop and improve PCN and OT network architecture and technical standards
• Support network upgrades, infrastructure refreshes and migration programs
• Manage lifecycle requirements across critical industrial network environments

Network Operations & OT Cybersecurity

• Troubleshoot complex PCN and OT network performance and connectivity issues
• Support OT cybersecurity initiatives across critical infrastructure
• Maintain network segmentation, security and resilience across industrial environments
• Ensure compliance with engineering, cybersecurity and site standards
• Improve the reliability and performance of PCN and OT infrastructure
• Collaborate with control systems, engineering, cybersecurity and operational teams

What Our Client Requires

• Strong experience working with Process Control Networks (PCN) and Operational Technology (OT)
• Industrial networking experience within mining, resources, manufacturing, utilities, energy or heavy industry
• Strong knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs and network security
• Experience with industrial networking technologies such as Cisco, Hirschmann, Rockwell Stratix and Palo Alto
• Understanding of OT/ICS architecture, SCADA, industrial control systems and network segmentation
• Experience troubleshooting complex PCN and OT network and communications issues
• Exposure to OT cybersecurity and critical infrastructure environments
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Equal OpportunitAkkodis is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community