Network Engineer

Vulcan Elements; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Elements in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Network Engineer to design, deploy, and secure our OT/IT converged networks across office and manufacturing environments.

You will work with Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti UniFi gear, implement NIST/CMMC controls, and support secure remote access and disaster recovery planning.

The role requires problem solving across IT and OT, willingness to lift equipment, and collaboration with Engineering and Operations to enable production systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in network engineering in regulated environments.
• OT/IT converged networks experience with ICS/SCADA familiarity (Modbus, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti UniFi.
• Knowledge of NIST 800-171, CMMC, and ability to support CMMC assessments.
• Government-facing experience with DoD programs and ITAR/EAR.
• Strong fundamentals in BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS, and SD-WAN.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues across IT/OT with minimal downtime.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform field installations.
• Preferred certifications: CCNA/CCNP, Meraki ECMS, CompTIA Network+/Security+.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure using Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti UniFi.
• Design and maintain segmented OT/IT networks for ICS/SCADA with zone isolation per NIST/CMMC.
• Implement security controls per NIST/CMMC including access control and incident response.
• Configure and manage firewalls, VLANs, ACLs, and micro-segmentation to protect CUI.
• Monitor network health, respond to outages, and perform root-cause analysis across IT/OT.
• Administer site-to-site and client VPN configurations with least-privilege access.
• Maintain network diagrams, baselines, change logs, and SSPs for CMMC.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and IT for automation and production systems.
• Support internal audits, CMMC assessments, and government contract compliance with documentation.

Skills

Network engineering

OT/IT convergence

Cisco Meraki

Ubiquiti UniFi

Security mindset

NIST/CMMC knowledge

BGP/OSPF/VLANs

SD-WAN concepts

Troubleshooting

Physical cable routing

Tools

Cisco Meraki

Ubiquiti UniFi

SD-WAN tooling

Job description

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Transparency.

Responsibilities

• Network Design and Deployment: Architect, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure across office and manufacturing environments using Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti UniFi platforms.
• OT Network Management: Design and maintain segmented OT/IT network environments supporting industrial control systems, PLCs, and manufacturing floor devices. Enforce strict zone isolation in accordance with NIST and CMMC control families.
• Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce network security controls aligned with NIST and CMMC requirements, including access control, boundary protection, audit logging, and incident response.
• Firewall and Segmentation: Configure and manage firewalls, VLANs, ACLs, and micro-segmentation policies to protect CUI and sensitive manufacturing data.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Proactively monitor network health, respond to outages, and perform root cause analysis across both IT and OT segments.
• VPN and Remote Access: Administer and maintain secure remote access solutions including site-to-site and client VPN configurations, ensuring least-privilege access.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed network diagrams, configuration baselines, change logs, and system security plans (SSPs) as required for CMMC assessments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Operations, and IT teams to support network requirements for automation, data acquisition, and production systems.
• Government and Compliance Support: Support internal audits, CMMC assessments, and government contract compliance reviews with thorough documentation and evidence collection.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in network engineering, preferably in a manufacturing, defense, or government-regulated environment.
• OT Network Experience: Hands-on experience designing or maintaining OT/IT converged networks including familiarity with industrial protocols (Modbus, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET) and ICS/SCADA network architecture.
• Platform Proficiency: Direct hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki (switching, wireless, security appliances) and Ubiquiti UniFi (switches, APs, gateways) required.
• Security Mindset: Working knowledge of NIST 800-171, CMMC, and network-level controls. Experience supporting or preparing for CMMC assessments is strongly preferred.
• Government Experience (Preferred): Prior experience supporting federal contractors, DoD programs, or government-adjacent facilities with CUI handling and export-controlled environments (ITAR/EAR).
• Routing and Switching: Strong fundamentals in BGP, OSPF, spanning tree, VLANs, QoS, and SD-WAN concepts.
• Problem Solving: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues across both IT and OT environments with minimal downtime.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in a manufacturing environment, and perform cable runs, rack installations, and equipment mounting.
• Preferred Certifications: Cisco CCNA or CCNP, Meraki ECMS, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+.

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.