GxP IT/OT Network Engineer | Fortinet & Cisco Expert

BioSpace; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BioSpace is seeking a Mid-Level Network Engineer to sustain and enhance the network and infrastructure in a GMP/GxP regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. You will ensure secure, reliable connectivity for IT and OT, and support high availability for production networks.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with FortiGate firewalls, Cisco switching, Meraki wireless, and core platforms including Windows Server, Linux, VMware, NetApp, Veeam, and TrueNAS.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of hands-on experience as a Network Engineer or similar role.
• Strong experience with FortiGate firewalls, Cisco switches & Meraki wireless.
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, VMware, NetApp/TrueNAS, and Veeam backup.
• Familiarity with GMP/GxP and validated change control.
• Ability to create and maintain network diagrams and follow ITIL processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize IT and OT network infrastructure in a GMP/GxP environment.
• Troubleshoot LAN, WLAN, routing, switching, VPNs, and firewall issues.
• Support Meraki wireless RF tuning and interference mitigation.
• Ensure high uptime for manufacturing systems and OT devices.
• Configure FortiGate firewalls, including policies and VPNs.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce security standards.
• Support VMware ESXi/vCenter/NSX and virtual networking.
• Assist with NetApp and TrueNAS storage and Veeam backups.
• Create network diagrams and maintain asset inventories.
• Follow ITIL processes for incident, change, and problem management.

Skills

Networking

ITIL knowledge

Documentation

Communication

Tools

FortiGate firewalls

Cisco switches

Meraki wireless

Windows Server

Linux

VMware

NetApp

TrueNAS

Veeam

Job description

BioSpace is seeking a Mid-Level Network Engineer to sustain and enhance the network and infrastructure in a GMP/GxP regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. You will ensure secure, reliable connectivity for IT and OT, and support high availability for production networks.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with FortiGate firewalls, Cisco switching, Meraki wireless, and core platforms including Windows Server, Linux, VMware, NetApp, Veeam, and TrueNAS.