Industrial Network Engineer - Manufacturing Operations

People First Recruitment; Medina (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Ethernet & SCADA Connectivity Engineer is required to join Jackson, Tennessee on-site operations. The role focuses on building and maintaining robust OT networks, ensuring reliable connections for automation, MES, and SCADA systems to maximize plant uptime.

Collaborate with IT, Automation, Security, and Maintenance teams to enforce security, governance, and continuous improvement. Strong networking and OT cybersecurity expertise—CCNA preferred—are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with OT/industrial networking in a manufacturing environment.
• Deep knowledge of switching, routing, firewalls, remote access, and network troubleshooting.
• Fluency with plant-floor technology and the ability to partner effectively across IT and Operations.
• Strong grasp of OT cybersecurity and secure network architecture.
• Background in automation/controls, MES, SCADA, Industry 4.0, and digital-factory programs.
• Industry-recognized certifications in networking, cybersecurity, or industrial tech (e.g., CCNA).

Responsibilities

• Engineer and sustain robust industrial Ethernet and OT networks that power the factory floor.
• Ensure automation and controls, MES, and SCADA systems connect seamlessly to deliver operational uptime.
• Collaborate daily with Automation, IT, Information Security, Operations, Maintenance, and vendors to remove roadblocks.
• Implement OT security: network segmentation, role-based access, monitoring, compliance, and incident response.
• Document everything: standards, topology, governance, lifecycle strategies, and continuous improvements.

Skills

OT Networking

Industrial Ethernet

SCADA

MES

OT Security

CCNA

Job description

Industrial Ethernet & SCADA Connectivity EngineerWhere: Jackson, Tennessee (onsite) | Travel: up to 10%Team: Information Services | Level: Experienced, Grade 09 | Family: IT Infrastructure & Systems AdministrationWhy this role?Do you thrive at the intersection of production and packets? Ready to be the go-to technologist keeping the plant connected, secure, and running? Join as the primary technical resource driving industrial networks, manufacturing systems, and digital-factory initiatives.The Challenge You’ll TackleEngineer and sustain robust industrial Ethernet and OT networks that power the factory floor.Ensure automation and controls, MES, and SCADA systems connect seamlessly to deliver operational uptime.Collaborate daily with Automation, IT, Information Security, Operations, Maintenance, and vendors to remove roadblocks.Implement OT security: network segmentation, role-based access, monitoring, compliance, and incident response.Document everything: standards, topology, governance, lifecycle strategies, and continuous improvements.What You’ll Need to SucceedProven experience with OT/industrial networking in a manufacturing environment.Deep knowledge of switching, routing, firewalls, remote access, and network troubleshooting.Fluency with plant-floor technology and the ability to partner effectively across IT and Operations.Strong grasp of OT cybersecurity and secure network architecture.Bonus PointsBackground in automation/controls, MES, SCADA, Industry 4.0, and digital-factory programs.Industry-recognized certifications in networking, cybersecurity, or industrial tech (e.g., CCNA).How Impact Is MeasuredConsistently reliable plant-floor connectivity.Hardened, compliant OT infrastructure.Timely, effective operational support to production teams.Accurate, up-to-date documentation and standards.Track record of successful technology upgrades and improvements.Must-Have ProficienciesCCNANetworking