Industrial OT Networking & SCADA Engineer

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 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.