IT Network Manager: OT & Cybersecurity Lead (Manufacturing)

Johnson Electric; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric is seeking an IT Network Manager to design, implement, and support a secure, scalable network for manufacturing operations. You will work on-site with global IT teams to ensure performance, reliability, and cybersecurity across enterprise and plant-floor systems.

The role requires 7+ years in IT infrastructure and 3+ years in OT networks, plus Cisco certifications; the candidate will lead a skilled team and collaborate with vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, networking, or architecture.
• 3+ years of experience supporting OT networks in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, SD-WAN, IP addressing, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Cisco certifications (CCNA / CCNP / CCIE); CISSP preferred.
• Experience supporting Windows Server and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing scalable LAN, WAN, and GAN network architectures.
• Leading and mentoring a team of Network Administrators.
• Managing core and edge switching, OT networks, and Wi-Fi access points.
• Implementing and supporting Layer 2 and Layer 3 network protocols.
• Designing and maintaining plant-floor OT network segmentation, including tools such as Xona.
• Implementing enterprise cybersecurity solutions (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Zscaler, Microsoft Defender).
• Collaborating with global network teams to deploy and enforce infrastructure standards.
• Monitoring performance using tools such as Zabbix and proactively resolving risks.
• Supporting cybersecurity events and incident remediation.
• Ensuring compliance with TISAX, CMMC, and other security audit requirements.
• Leading or contributing to IT projects including upgrades, migrations, and new deployments.
• Maintaining detailed network documentation and operational procedures.
• Coordinating with external vendors and service providers.

Skills

LAN/WAN architecture

OT networks experience

Layer 2/3 protocols

Cybersecurity

Cloud platforms

Windows/Linux

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS

Tools

Xona

Zabbix

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Zscaler

Microsoft Defender

AWS

Azure

Job description

Johnson Electric is seeking an IT Network Manager to design, implement, and support a secure, scalable network for manufacturing operations. You will work on-site with global IT teams to ensure performance, reliability, and cybersecurity across enterprise and plant-floor systems.

The role requires 7+ years in IT infrastructure and 3+ years in OT networks, plus Cisco certifications; the candidate will lead a skilled team and collaborate with vendors.