Industrial Network & Systems Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking an engineer to support industrial infrastructure and automation projects. This role involves designing and supporting operational technology including industrial networks and cybersecurity solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and experience with industrial networking.

The position includes responsibilities such as configuring server infrastructure and collaborating with technical teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
• Experience with industrial networking, automation systems, SCADA environments, or OT infrastructure.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and support industrial network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, and secure remote access solutions.
• Configure and deploy servers and workstations for automation environments.
• Assist with cybersecurity implementation and network segmentation.

Skills

Industrial networking

Automation systems

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Managed switches

Firewalls

VPN connectivity

Virtualization technologies

Windows/Linux environments

Job description

We are working with a growing engineering and technology-focused organization seeking an engineer to support industrial infrastructure and automation projects. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and supporting operational technology environments including industrial networks, servers, cybersecurity, and remote connectivity solutions across manufacturing and utility-based operations. The position offers strong exposure to project execution, field commissioning, and advanced industrial systems integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and support industrial network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, VLANs, and secure remote access solutions
• Configure and deploy servers, workstations, virtualization platforms, and related OT infrastructure for automation and control environments
• Assist with cybersecurity implementation including network segmentation, endpoint protection, access controls, and backup/recovery processes
• Support system startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and on-site integration activities at customer facilities
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and technical teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain technical documentation including network diagrams, commissioning reports, and as-built project records
• Provide customer support and training related to industrial systems, networking, and cybersecurity best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical field preferred
• Experience supporting industrial networking, automation systems, SCADA environments, or OT infrastructure
• Familiarity with managed switches, firewalls, VPN connectivity, virtualization technologies, and Windows/Linux environments
• Understanding of industrial cybersecurity concepts and best practices within manufacturing or infrastructure environments
• Exposure to PLC, HMI, SCADA, or historian platforms is highly desirable
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Industry certifications related to networking or cybersecurity are considered a plus
• Ability to travel periodically to customer sites for startup and commissioning support
• Valid driver’s license required