IT Network Manager (Cisco, Fortinet & Purdue Model) | Avtech Solutions Inc | Pittsburgh, PA

Avtech Solutions Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Avtech Solutions Inc in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an IT Network Manager to own enterprise and OT networking, Purdue Model alignment, and security across multi‑site infrastructure. You will lead WAN/LAN, SD‑WAN/SASE, and next‑gen firewall deployments while guiding incident response and cybersecurity hardening.

The role requires 10+ years in enterprise network management, strong Cisco/Fortinet experience, and legal work authorization for on‑site work in Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive professional hands‑on experience in enterprise network management, engineering, and leadership.
• Strong operational expertise in IT/OT networking and implementation of the Purdue Model for industrial control systems.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of WAN, LAN, SD‑WAN/SASE architectures, and firewalls.
• Deep practical experience with Industrial DMZ security, network segmentation, and enterprise incident response.
• Solid working knowledge of Cisco and Fortinet hardware, software configuration, and core routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
• Proven leadership experience managing global, multi‑site network operations and engineering teams.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and physical availability for Pittsburgh, PA.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage global enterprise network operations, multi‑site infrastructure deployments, and high‑availability network support.
• Architect and govern IT/OT convergence with Purdue Model segmentation across environments.
• Design and optimize WAN, LAN, SD‑WAN/SASE architectures and advanced firewall security policies.
• Secure industrial DMZs, enforce network segmentation, and manage incident response and cybersecurity hardening.
• Administer and troubleshoot Cisco and Fortinet routing and switching platforms.
• Oversee routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and global network performance monitoring.
• Maintain network architecture blueprints, firewall rule sets, backups, and runbooks.

Skills

IT/OT networking

Purdue Model

BGP

OSPF

Cisco/ Fortinet routing

WAN/LAN/SD-WAN

industrial DMZ security

incident response

global multi-site operations

leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS/IT/Network Engineering

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

Remedy

AWS Transit Gateway

Azure Virtual WAN

Job description

Position Summary

Driving advanced enterprise network operations, industrial IT/OT convergence, and secure multi-site infrastructure management in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Avtech Solutions Inc is actively seeking an accomplished IT Network Manager for a permanent full-time professional engagement. In this vital technical leadership role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of enterprise and operational technology (OT) networking, the Purdue Model, industrial DMZ security, wide area network (WAN), local area network (LAN), SD-WAN/SASE architectures, next‑generation firewalls, and core Cisco and Fortinet routing and switching ecosystems. Bringing 10+ years of progressive professional experience in global network operations, enterprise architecture, and incident management, you will empower an elite industrial and technology enterprise to achieve uncompromised network availability, robust cybersecurity hardening, and superior infrastructure scalability. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, enterprise manufacturing and technology exposure, and professional growth within a leading global IT staffing and recruitment consultancy.

Detailed Job Description

As an IT Network Manager supporting Avtech Solutions Inc on a professional on-site basis in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of global network operations, multi‑site infrastructure support, IT/OT network segmentation, industrial security zones, and cross‑functional engineering collaboration. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities include leading enterprise network management and strategic IT/OT networking initiatives aligned with the Purdue Model, architecting and optimizing WAN, LAN, SD‑WAN/SASE architectures, and next‑generation firewalls, securing industrial DMZs and implementing comprehensive network security frameworks, configuring and troubleshooting Cisco and Fortinet routing, switching, BGP, and OSPF protocols, directing global network operations, performance monitoring, and rapid incident response management, collaborating proactively with industrial automation, cybersecurity, and software engineering squads, and interacting directly with talent recruitment teams at Avtech Solutions Inc.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage global enterprise network operations, multi‑site infrastructure deployments, and high‑availability network support.
• Architect and govern IT/OT convergence, industrial networking standards, and Purdue Model segmentation across manufacturing and enterprise environments.
• Design, configure, and optimize enterprise WAN, LAN, SD‑WAN/SASE architectures, and advanced firewall security policies.
• Secure industrial DMZs, implement rigorous network segmentation, and manage incident response and cybersecurity hardening.
• Administer, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise routing and switching platforms specializing in Cisco and Fortinet ecosystems.
• Manage complex routing protocols including Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).
• Monitor network performance, traffic telemetry, capacity metrics, and service level agreements (SLAs) across global operations.
• Maintain meticulous network architecture blueprints, firewall rule sets, configuration backups, and operational runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive professional hands‑on experience in enterprise network management, engineering, and leadership.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in IT/OT networking and implementation of the Purdue Model for industrial control systems.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in enterprise WAN, LAN, SD‑WAN/SASE architectures, and firewalls.
• Deep practical experience with Industrial DMZ security, network segmentation, and enterprise incident response.
• Solid practical grasp of Cisco and Fortinet hardware, software configuration, and core routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
• Proven leadership experience managing global, multi‑site network operations and engineering teams.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and physical availability for professional operations in Pittsburgh, PA.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Professional vendor certifications such as Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or NSE 7 Network Security Architect.
• Prior professional working experience supporting Tier‑1 manufacturing enterprises, energy corporations, or global logistics networks.
• Hands‑on familiarity with cloud networking architectures (AWS Transit Gateway, Azure Virtual WAN) and software‑defined data centers.
• Experience utilizing enterprise agile tracking and IT service desk platforms (Jira, ServiceNow, Remedy).
• Active participation in industrial automation standards bodies, network engineering associations, or enterprise technology forums.

Application Information

• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Network Engineering Package
• Work Schedule: Professional Operations (Pittsburgh, PA)
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Pittsburgh IT Network Manager Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time Employment
• Company Website: https://www.avtechsol.com

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this IT Network Manager position with Avtech Solutions Inc in Pittsburgh, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your IT/OT Purdue Model industrial networking tenure, Cisco/Fortinet enterprise routing experience, and global multi‑site operations portfolio.