Network Engineer (Annapolis, MD - onsite)

Chaney Enterprises; Annapolis, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chaney Enterprises in Annapolis, MD seeks a Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain secure LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructures across company offices, quarries, and plants. You’ll enforce IT/OT segmentation, manage VPNs, and support ERP/dispatch systems with SD-WAN, Cisco Meraki, and industrial networking best practices.

The role requires strong analytical skills, 3+ years in industrial networking, 40-hour week, and up to 40% travel to remote sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience in network engineering in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• 3+ years experience in transport, logistics, construction, or related field.
• Proficiency with routing/switching, firewall administration, VPN, SD-WAN, and industrial protocols such as Modbus, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET.
• Experience with Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti UniFi, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of IT/OT segmentation per Purdue Model and IEC 62443.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Architects, deploys, and maintains secure LAN, WAN, and WLAN infrastructures across corporate offices and industrial facilities.
• Configures switches, routers, firewalls, APs, and cellular failover systems.
• Implements IT/OT segmentation and Purdue Model/IEC 62443 standards.
• Manages VPNs and remote access for field engineers and vendors.
• Designs network racks, cabling guides, and power/cooling considerations.
• Deploys 24/7 network monitoring and performs firmware updates and hardware refreshes.
• Maintains network documentation and SSPs.

Skills

Network engineering

SD-WAN

VPN technologies

Cisco Meraki

Industrial networking

IT/OT segmentation

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

CCNA/CCNP Enterprise

Fortinet NSE

AWS Advanced Networking

CompTIA Network+

Tools

Cisco Meraki

Ubiquiti UniFi

Firewalls

Industrial routers

VPN hardware

Job description

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Full Time Professional Annapolis, MD, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1387

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

Department:

Information Technology

Reports To:

IT Manager or Director of Information Technology

Location:

As Assigned

FLSA Status:

Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime) — This position is classified as Exempt under the FLSA because it involves the application of advanced technical knowledge and independent judgment consistent with the professional and computer employee exemptions.

Schedule:

Full-time, 40 hours per week, schedule as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position carries no supervisory responsibility.

Compensation Grade:

Position Summary

The Network Engineer is responsible for architecting, deploying, and sustaining secure, high-availability LAN, WAN, and WLAN infrastructures across Chaney Enterprises' corporate offices, aggregate quarries, ready-mix concrete batch plants, and asphalt terminals. This role serves as a critical technical resource for IT/OT network segmentation, cybersecurity boundary enforcement, and continuous connectivity across remote and rural industrial environments. The Network Engineer collaborates closely with application, cybersecurity, and operations teams to align network services with enterprise dispatch, ERP, and automation platforms. The position plays a direct role in advancing the organization's infrastructure maturity and supporting its continued geographic and operational growth.

The following duties are considered essential functions of this position. Other duties may be assigned.

• Architects, deploys, and maintains secure LAN, WAN, and WLAN infrastructures across corporate offices and heavy manufacturing facilities using Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti UniFi, and SD-WAN platforms.
• Configures and optimizes managed switches, industrial routers, firewalls, wireless access points, and cellular failover systems to ensure reliable, low-latency connectivity at all sites.
• Designs and enforces segmented IT/OT network environments in accordance with the Purdue Model and IEC 62443 reference standards, maintaining strict zone isolation between plant-floor and corporate networks.
• Isolates automation platforms — including PLCs, SCADA systems, scale houses, and automated batch computers — from corporate internet traffic to reduce organizational cyber risk exposure.
• Manages site-to-site and client-to-site VPN solutions to provide secure remote access for field engineers, IT staff, and authorized third-party vendors.
• Designs, builds, and documents industrial network racks, equipment placement layouts, structured cabling guides, and power and cooling considerations for all network infrastructure installations.
• Deploys and administers 24/7 network monitoring systems to proactively detect anomalies, bandwidth bottlenecks, hardware outages, and security events across the enterprise.
• Performs routine maintenance, firmware and patch management, and hardware refresh cycles on critical network infrastructure to ensure continued operational reliability.
• Maintains comprehensive network documentation including topology maps, configuration baselines, change logs, and System Security Plans (SSPs) in accordance with IT governance standards.
• Diagnoses and resolves complex network connectivity issues across geographically dispersed sites, working to minimize Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and reduce operational disruption.
• Collaborates with application and cybersecurity teams to ensure seamless integration of network services with core ERP, dispatch, and industrial control systems.
• Evaluates emerging networking technologies, platforms, and best practices and provides recommendations to leadership to support the organization's long-term infrastructure strategy.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of hands‑on experience in network engineering, administration, and design in a manufacturing, heavy building materials, or industrial environment.
• Minimum of three years of experience in transport, logistics, construction, materials handling, or a closely related field.
• Proven technical proficiency with routing and switching protocols, firewall administration, VPN technologies, SD-WAN platforms, and industrial communication protocols including Modbus, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET.
• Demonstrated experience with Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti UniFi, or comparable enterprise‑grade networking platforms.
• Working knowledge of IT/OT network segmentation principles, including the Purdue Model and IEC 62443 standards.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues under operational pressure.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to cross‑functional and non‑technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• Active industry certification such as CCNA, CCNP Enterprise, Fortinet NSE, AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, CompTIA Network+, or CompTIA Security+.
• Experience supporting network infrastructure in geographically dispersed or rural industrial environments with limited local telecommunications resources.
• Familiarity with ERP and dispatch systems integration in a manufacturing or construction materials context.

Education

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the technical knowledge and skills required to perform the essential functions of the role.

Condition

Indoor/Outdoor
Work is performed across corporate office environments and active heavy manufacturing and industrial plant sites

Temperature
Exposure to variable temperatures in outdoor and plant environments, including heat, cold, and humidity

Dust and Particulates
Potential exposure to aggregate dust, silica, and other airborne particulates common to quarry and batch plant environments

Equipment and Machinery
Work may occur in proximity to heavy equipment, conveyor systems, and industrial machinery

Remote Sites
Regular travel to remote rural facilities where site conditions and telecommunications infrastructure may be limited

Level

Moderate

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Physical Demand

Requirement / Frequency

Frequent — sustained periods at a workstation performing engineering, documentation, and monitoring tasks

Standing and Walking

Frequent — movement through plant facilities, equipment rooms, and job sites during installations and site assessments

Lifting and Carrying

Occasional — network hardware, rack‑mounted equipment, and cabling materials up to 50 pounds

Reaching and Bending

Occasional — installation and maintenance of equipment in racks, overhead cable trays, and confined equipment spaces

Climbing

Occasional — use of ladders or elevated platforms when installing access points, antennas, or overhead cabling

Fine Motor Skills

Frequent — manipulation of network cabling, connectors, rack hardware, and small components

Driving

Occasional — travel between corporate offices and remote plant sites

Travel

This position requires occasional to frequent travel, estimated at up to 40% of working time, to remote aggregate quarries, ready‑mix concrete batch plants, asphalt terminals, and other Chaney Enterprises facilities for network installations, maintenance activities, and site assessments.

Chaney Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Chaney Enterprises is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. Employees requesting an accommodation should contact Human Resources.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as business needs change. | Chaney Enterprises Human Resources