Datacenter Network Engineer for OT/ICS

RED Group; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible schedules

Travel opportunities

Job summary

RED Group in the United States is seeking a Datacenter Network Specialist to lead installation, commissioning and ongoing support of industrial networks powering datacenter EPMS and BMS. You will work from senior designs, deploy DLR topologies, fiber ring architectures, manage switches, and collaborate with controls engineers.

Travel up to 50% and field-based; safety protocols apply. Responsibilities include coordinating with engineers, configuring switches, validating topology, and producing

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Network Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years installing and troubleshooting industrial Ethernet networks in manufacturing, utilities, or critical facilities.
• At least 1 year of experience with Building Management Systems or industrial control systems in datacenter environments preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with Rockwell Automation EtherNet/IP networks and DLR topology configuration in ControlLogix or CompactLogix environments.
• Working knowledge of industrial Ethernet protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, BACnet/IP) and redundancy technologies (DLR, STP/RSTP, MRP).
• Experience with fiber optic infrastructure - single-mode and multi-mode cable, LC/SC/MPO connectors, SFP/SFP+ transceivers - and interpreting optical power budgets and contractor-provided OTDR/insertion loss test documentation.
• Experience configuring managed industrial switches (Cisco IE/Stratix series, Hirschmann, or equivalent), including VLAN, QoS, IGMP snooping, and port security.
• Proficiency with Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Designer and network diagnostic tools (Wireshark, Fluke DSX cable certifiers, network management systems).
• Must have the ability to obtain a TWIC card and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on industrial Ethernet network architectures for datacenter EPMS and BMS applications.
• Prepare network topology drawings, single-line diagrams, and BOMs for fiber ring and DLR networks.
• Configure DLR and VLAN strategies per ISA/IEC 62443 designs.
• Coordinate with low-voltage contractor during fiber installation and make panel connections.
• Configure and commission managed industrial switches (Cisco IE/Stratix) within control panels.
• Validate DLR topology, STP/RSTP configurations, and convergence times per design.
• Review OTDR traces and optical power budgets to verify link quality before switch commissioning.
• Integrate network with Rockwell ControlLogix PLCs, PowerMonitor meters, and BACnet/Modbus devices.
• Perform FAT/SAT testing, including fault-injection for DLR/fiber rings and dual-fed power failover.
• Document as-built networks: rack elevations, IP databases, switch configs, fiber records.
• Provide on-site support during commissioning, startup, and post-occupancy, including off-hours.

Skills

Rockwell EtherNet/IP

DLR topology configuration

Industrial Ethernet networks

Fiber optic cabling

VLAN & QoS

IP networking fundamentals

ISA/IEC 62443 awareness

Cisco switches management

Wireshark

Studio 5000 Logix Designer

Network management tools

Valid driver's license

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Network Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Computer Science

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Wireshark

Fluke DSX cable certifiers

Cisco IE/Stratix switches

OT/ICS network management tools

Job description

RED Group in the United States is seeking a Datacenter Network Specialist to lead installation, commissioning and ongoing support of industrial networks powering datacenter EPMS and BMS. You will work from senior designs, deploy DLR topologies, fiber ring architectures, manage switches, and collaborate with controls engineers.

Travel up to 50% and field-based; safety protocols apply. Responsibilities include coordinating with engineers, configuring switches, validating topology, and producing