Lead IT/OT Network Engineer – Industrial Automation (Cork)

Process Automation – Controls.Instruments.Validations, Inc.; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PACIV in Cork, Ireland is seeking an experienced IT/OT Engineer for a Food & Beverage project. The role is site-based and focuses on design, implementation, commissioning and documentation of IT/OT network infrastructure for the new plant.

You will own network architecture decisions, ensure cyber security, and support start-up readiness, with cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Quality and IT/OT teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of IT/OT and industrial network integration experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or process environments.
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN, VLANs, cybersecurity controls.
• Ability to interpret network diagrams and validate architecture.

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 IT/OT connectivity issues during construction, commissioning and start-up.
• Act as SME for IT/OT network infrastructure including LAN/WAN, VLANs, and firewalls.
• Define IT/OT network topology supporting PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and MES.
• Ensure alignment to global IT/OT standards and cybersecurity requirements.
• Implement cybersecurity controls across IT/OT systems and support assessments.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, IT and vendors for readiness.
• Support deployment of VMs, storage, domain integration and monitoring tools.
• Maintain network documentation and validation protocols.
• Provide hand-on support during system bring-up and line trials.

Skills

IT/OT networks

Industrial systems

Networking

IT/OT convergence

Education

BSc in Software Engineering, Automation/Control Engineering, Electronic/Network Engineering or related field

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

HP

Stratix switches

Firewalls

Network tools

Job description

PACIV in Cork, Ireland is seeking an experienced IT/OT Engineer for a Food & Beverage project. The role is site-based and focuses on design, implementation, commissioning and documentation of IT/OT network infrastructure for the new plant.

You will own network architecture decisions, ensure cyber security, and support start-up readiness, with cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Quality and IT/OT teams.