PCN Engineer

Paxus; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Paxus is seeking a PCN Engineer to design, support and improve Process Control Network environments across complex industrial operations. The role suits an experienced industrial network engineer with strong knowledge of OT/ICS environments, network infrastructure and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities include designing, implementing and supporting PCN infrastructure in OT settings, configuring industrial switches, routers and firewalls, and assisting with integration across SCADA and control

Qualifications

• Experience in OT/ICS environments is essential.
• Strong background in industrial networking and security.
• Familiarity with SCADA architectures and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support Process Control Network (PCN) infrastructure within OT environments.
• Configure and maintain industrial switches, firewalls, routers and monitoring tools.
• Support integration across control systems, SCADA platforms and industrial applications.
• Diagnose and resolve complex network issues in critical infrastructure environments.
• Contribute to network architecture, standards and lifecycle management.
• Experience supporting industrial networks in mining, energy, utilities, manufacturing or OT environments.
• Knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs and security principles.
• Experience with Cisco, Hirschmann, Stratix, Palo Alto or equivalents.
• Understanding of OT/ICS and SCADA architectures.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet NSE or equivalent.

Skills

OT/ICS knowledge

Industrial networking

Cybersecurity basics

TCP/IP networking

Cisco/Hirschmann equipment

Tools

Cisco hardware

Palo Alto Firewalls

Stratix switches

Fortinet NSE

Job description

• Experience within mining, resources, energy or other industrial/OT environments

We are seeking a PCN Engineer to design, support and improve Process Control Network environments across complex industrial operations. This role will suit an experienced industrial network engineer with strong knowledge of OT/ICS environments, network infrastructure and cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support Process Control Network (PCN) infrastructure within operational technology (OT) environments.


• Configure and maintain industrial network technologies including switches, firewalls, routers and network monitoring tools.


• Support integration activities across control systems, SCADA platforms and industrial applications.


• Diagnose and resolve complex network performance, connectivity and communications issues across critical infrastructure environments.


• Contribute to network architecture, technical standards and lifecycle management activities.


• Experience supporting industrial networks within mining, energy, utilities, manufacturing or other OT environments.


• Strong knowledge of Ethernet networking, TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs and network security principles.


• Experience with industrial network equipment such as Cisco, Hirschmann, Stratix, Palo Alto or equivalent technologies.


• Understanding of OT/ICS environments, including SCADA and control system architectures.


• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet NSE or equivalent.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.