Datacenter Network Specialist - RED Group

OpenTalent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RED Group in the United States seeks a Datacenter Network Specialist to lead installation, commissioning, and ongoing support of industrial networks powering datacenter EPMS and BMS. You will deploy converged OT network infrastructure from senior engineers’ designs, with focus on reliability and security across critical systems.

Travel to project sites up to 50% is required; work in active datacenter environments and confined spaces while following safety and ISA/IEC 62443 guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior network and controls engineers on industrial Ethernet network architectures for datacenter EPMS and BMS applications.

Tools

Rockwell Automation DLR topology

EtherNet/IP

Fiber optic ring architectures

ISA/IEC 62443 best practices

Job description

We are RED Group. And We're Thinking Ahead.

RED Group is an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) technology development and integration firm specializing in Process Automation, IT/OT Consulting, and Industrial Cybersecurity. We stand out in experience and expertise. We are committed to an employee-centric culture of success where we put our people first and give our staff the opportunities and push that they need to succeed and improve. As a result, they give their utmost to help our clients and get better at what they do each day.

Our mission is to add value to our clients' organizations by selecting and deploying the proper resources and technology to ensure their goals are realized. Our team of Engineers, Consultants, Programmers, and Technicians provide the valuable expertise necessary for efficient and secure IC S/OT environments.

We're continuing to expand and are looking for a Datacenter Network Specialist to join our team! This is a field-based, travel-intensive position performed primarily within active datacenter environments, supporting the installation and commissioning of industrial networks that power mission-critical electrical and building management systems. Candidates should be comfortable working in confined spaces, on ladders, and around energized electrical equipment while adhering to all safety and operational protocols. This is a project-based role with a variable schedule driven by commissioning and startup timelines, including occasional off-hours support and travel to project sites, client facilities, and vendor locations (up to 50%).

About the Role

The Datacenter Network Specialist leads the installation, commissioning, and ongoing support of industrial networks powering datacenter Electrical Power Management Systems (EPMS) and Building Management Systems (BMS). Working from senior engineers' designs, this role independently deploys converged OT network infrastructure - including Rockwell Automation DLR topologies, fiber optic ring architectures with STP/RSTP redundancy, and managed Ethernet switching - partnering with controls engineers and facility operations teams to deliver resilient, high-availability networks for critical datacenter systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior network and controls engineers on industrial Ethernet network architectures for datacenter EPMS and BMS applications, including HVAC, electrical distribution, chiller plants, and critical power systems.
• Assist in preparing network topology drawings, single-line diagrams, and bills-of-materials for fiber optic ring and DLR networks.
• Implement DLR configurations for Rockwell Automation EtherNet/IP control panels and execute IP addressing and VLAN segmentation strategies per engineer-approved designs, consistent with ISA/IEC 62443 best practices.