Industrial OT Network Engineer: Plant Connectivity & Security

People First Recruitment; Medina (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

People First Recruitment is seeking an Industrial Network Engineer for our client in Jackson, Tennessee. The role focuses on implementing and supporting secure OT network infrastructure across manufacturing facilities and digital-factory initiatives.

You will design and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet networks, support plant-floor connectivity and MES/SCADA integrations, and collaborate with IT, Security, Operations, and vendors to ensure high uptime and secure operations.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting OT/industrial networks in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of industrial networking, switching, routing, firewalls, remote access, and network troubleshooting.
• Experience with manufacturing systems and plant-floor technology, with strong collaboration across IT and Operations.
• Understanding of OT cybersecurity and secure network design.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet and OT network infrastructure.
• Support manufacturing systems, plant-floor connectivity, automation and controls, MES/SCADA integrations, and operational uptime.
• Partner with Automation, IT, Information Security, Operations, Maintenance, and vendors.
• Apply OT cybersecurity, segmentation, access controls, monitoring, compliance, and incident-response practices.
• Maintain network documentation, standards, governance, lifecycle plans, and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Industrial networking

Switching

Routing

Firewalls

Remote access

Network troubleshooting

OT cybersecurity

Job description

People First Recruitment is seeking an Industrial Network Engineer for our client in Jackson, Tennessee. The role focuses on implementing and supporting secure OT network infrastructure across manufacturing facilities and digital-factory initiatives.

You will design and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet networks, support plant-floor connectivity and MES/SCADA integrations, and collaborate with IT, Security, Operations, and vendors to ensure high uptime and secure operations.