Industrial IT/OT Network Engineer — Plant Start-Up

PACIV

Ireland

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

PACIV is seeking an IT/OT Engineer for a F&B project based on site in Cork, Ireland. You will design, implement, and document IT/OT network infrastructure, enabling secure connectivity between PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, MES and business systems.

You will drive commissioning readiness and practical support during start‑up, while aligning with global IT/OT standards. The role requires a strong background in IT/OT networking, cybersecurity, and industrial environments, with hands‑on experience in

Qualifications

BSc in Software Engineering, Automation/Control Engineering, Electronic/Network Engineering or related field.
4+ years IT/OT, network engineering or industrial systems integration.
Experience in manufacturing, F&B, pharmaceutical, or related process environments preferred.
IT/OT network design (LAN, VLAN, WiFi), industrial Ethernet, cybersecurity, and automation system connectivity.
Familiarity with PLC, SCADA, HMI systems and OT connectivity requirements.
Experience collaborating with engineering, automation vendors, operations, IT and cross‑functional teams.
Experience with Cisco, Fortinet, HP, Stratix switches, firewalls, and network tools.
Knowledge of IT/OT convergence, integrating business systems with automation layers.
Experience with virtual servers/VMs (VMware/Hyper‑V/Nutanix), backups, and resilience.
Ability to interpret network diagrams, specifications, and infrastructure documentation.
Troubleshooting experience in IT/OT connectivity, SCADA/MES links, and device networks.
Familiarity with FAT/SAT, commissioning, and documentation workflows.

Responsibilities

Lead installation, configuration, integration, and commissioning of network components and server/virtualization environments.
Conduct FAT/SAT for network equipment, cybersecurity controls, and OT system connectivity.
Troubleshoot network and IT/OT connectivity issues during construction, commissioning, and start‑up.
Act as technical SME for IT/OT network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, VLANs, DMZ, firewall architecture.
Define and validate IT/OT topology supporting PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, MES, historians, and business systems.
Ensure alignment to global IT/OT standards and cybersecurity requirements.
Implement cybersecurity controls across IT/OT systems, including segmentation and secure remote access.
Support cybersecurity assessments, remediation plans, and compliance documentation.
Maintain audit‑ready technical records for all network and OT infrastructure.
Collaborate with Automation, Engineering, Operations, Quality, R&I, EHS, and Supply Chain teams.
Provide hands‑on deployment support for VMs, storage, domain integration, and monitoring tools.
Deliver documentation and handover packages for commissioning and operations.