IT/OT Network Engineer — Security‑Focused & CMMC Ready

Vulcan Elements; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Vulcan Elements is seeking a Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure for its manufacturing facilities in North Carolina. This role demands expertise in enterprise networking and security, ensuring reliable connectivity across IT and Operational Technology environments.

Applicants should have a strong background in Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti UniFi, and compliance with NIST 800-171. The position focuses on critical sectors like defense and aerospace, promising a career in a rapidly evolving industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in network engineering, preferably in a manufacturing, defense, or government‑regulated environment.
• Hands‑on experience designing or maintaining OT/IT converged networks, including familiarity with industrial protocols.
• Working knowledge of NIST 800-171, CMMC, and network‑level controls.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure across office and manufacturing environments.
• Implement network security controls aligned with NIST and CMMC requirements.
• Proactively monitor network health and respond to outages.

Skills

Network engineering

Cisco Meraki

Ubiquiti UniFi

NIST 800-171 compliance

OT/IT network design

Education

3+ years in network engineering

Cisco CCNA or CCNP

Tools

Cisco switching

Firewalls

VLANs

Job description

Vulcan Elements is seeking a Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure for its manufacturing facilities in North Carolina. This role demands expertise in enterprise networking and security, ensuring reliable connectivity across IT and Operational Technology environments.

Applicants should have a strong background in Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti UniFi, and compliance with NIST 800-171. The position focuses on critical sectors like defense and aerospace, promising a career in a rapidly evolving industry.