Network Engineer

Space Executive; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Executive is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for a 6-month onsite contract position in Ohio or Michigan. The focus will be on supporting automation and network transformation in a major industrial manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include working on Cisco infrastructure, Palo Alto firewalls, and industrial wireless environments. Ideal candidates should have experience in manufacturing or warehouse automation, possess strong troubleshooting skills in complex networks, and be open to flexible rates for the right applicant.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Background in warehouse automation or robotics.
• Familiarity with operational technology networking.
• Hands-on experience with industrial wireless deployments.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot in complex network environments.

Responsibilities

• Support automation and network transformation initiatives.
• Focus on AMR and industrial networking infrastructure.
• Engage in SD-WAN, segmentation, and transformation projects.
• Provide production-critical infrastructure support.

Skills

Cisco networking infrastructure

Palo Alto firewalls

Industrial wireless / RF environments

OT / operational technology networking

Troubleshooting across complex networks

Job description

Senior Network Engineer – 6-Month Contract (Onsite, Ohio or Michigan)

We are currently seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a major industrial manufacturing environment undergoing significant automation and network transformation initiatives.

This role will focus heavily on AMR (Automated Mobile Robot) and industrial networking infrastructure across manufacturing and warehouse environments.

Key areas include:

• Cisco networking infrastructure
• Palo Alto firewalls and network security
• Industrial wireless / RF environments
• OT / manufacturing networking
• SD‑WAN, segmentation, and transformation projects
• Production‑critical infrastructure support

The ideal background would include:

• Manufacturing or industrial environments
• Warehouse automation or robotics
• OT / operational technology networking
• Industrial wireless deployments
• Strong troubleshooting across complex network environments

Experience supporting AMR, AGV, robotics, or automated warehouse environments would be highly beneficial.

6‑month initial contract with potential for extension. Flexible rate available for the right person.