IT/OT Onsite Network Engineer

Infoplus Technologies UK Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cardiff is hiring an IT / OT Onsite Network Engineer for a 6-month contract. The position involves coordinating with various teams on secure network projects, conducting IT/OT asset discovery, and overseeing hardware procurement. Essential skills include proficiency in network security configuration and management, along with certifications like CCNA/CCNP. Experience in IT/OT environments and familiarity with secure protocols is highly desirable. Join us to enhance connectivity and compliance on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT / OT environments is desirable.
• Experience in integrating IT networks with OT systems.
• Hands-on with OT assets like HMIs, PLCs, Sensors, Inspection machines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with various teams on Secure Shop Connection projects.
• Conduct asset discovery and ongoing maintenance.
• Oversee hardware procurement processes.
• Support shop floor asset connectivity to the network.
• Perform malware scanning and work with Customers Cybersecurity.

Skills

Network firewall rule configuration

Familiarity with secure protocols (OPC-UA, Modbus TCP / IP, Ethernet / IP, SMB)

Proficiency in configuring firewalls-checkpoint, SD WAN, switches, routers

Network design and implementation

Hands-on experience with OT business enablement tools

CCNA / CCNP

CompTIA Network+ or equivalent

Education

OT Certifications (CCNA / CCNP / OT SANS)

Job description

Role : IT / OT Onsite Network Engineer

Location : Cardiff, UK

Duration : 6 months Contract

Job Description

Your responsibilities :

• Coordinate with facility & maintenance, EHS, quality, and operations teams on Secure Shop Connection projects, Provide Internal Audit, External Audit and Integrations Support
• Conduct OT / IT asset discovery, record management, and ongoing maintenance, Liaise with third-party suppliers for asset inventory data
• Build and maintain documentation to demonstrate compliance with IT / OT controls, Identify, document, and manage IDF / MDF infrastructure at sites
• Oversee hardware procurement processes
• Support shop floor asset connectivity to the network
• Perform malware scanning as per SOP / policies and work with Customers Cybersecurity to remediate infections on OT devices, Patch management for vendor provided PCs, Vulnerabilities and incident management
• Install and manage Nozomi network taps
• Configure and deploy IT / OT network infrastructure (e.g., switch installations) in alignment with Customer-approved design standards
• Implement removable media controls, particularly for third-party suppliers
• Develop recovery and backup solutions with suppliers of critical OT, Schedule and execute annual OT / IT device scanning

Essential skills / knowledge / experience :

• Network firewall rule configuration. Network Security Configuration and micro segmentation using VLAN, Switches and Network Taps config
• Familiarity with secure protocols (OPC-UA, Modbus TCP / IP, Ethernet / IP, SMB).
• Proficiency in configuring firewalls-checkpoint, SD WAN, switches, and routers (e.g., Cisco.
• Network design and implementation, including LAN / WAN, VLANs, and routing protocols.
• Hands on experience on deploying and management of OT business enablement tools. (Remote Access, File Transfer, Monitoring, Back-ups)
• CCNA / CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Associate / Professional).
• CompTIA Network+ or equivalent
• OT Certifications (CCNA / CCNP / OT SANS) and Cloud experience Recommended

Desirable skills / knowledge / experience :

• Desired experience : 10+ years in IT / OT environments.
• Experience in integrating IT networks with OT systems.
• Working knowledge with handling OT assets - HMIs, PLCs, Sensors, Inspection machines (CMM, CNCs), 3D printers etc
• Experience in deploying and managing edge cases covering- AWS Storage Gateway, Historian, IoT, apps like OpsVision