On-Site Network Engineer (Cisco, Manufacturing Ops)

ZP Group; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 157,597,000 - 200,579,000; Full time

Job summary

ZP Group in Clayton, NC is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and support critical manufacturing network infrastructure on-site.

You will work with Cisco networking equipment, automation and infrastructure systems, ensuring uptime and security while collaborating with operations and engineering teams.

This long-term contract role requires 5+ years of experience and CCNA certification; on-site full-time 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in network engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure in a manufacturing setting.
• Support and troubleshoot automation and infrastructure systems.
• Configure, monitor, and optimize Cisco networking equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve network performance issues and outages.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to support production systems.
• Ensure network security, uptime, and compliance with best practices.
• Participate in upgrades, migrations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cisco networking

Network design

Troubleshooting

Education

CCNA certification

Job description

ZP Group in Clayton, NC is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and support critical manufacturing network infrastructure on-site.

You will work with Cisco networking equipment, automation and infrastructure systems, ensuring uptime and security while collaborating with operations and engineering teams.

This long-term contract role requires 5+ years of experience and CCNA certification; on-site full-time 5 days a week.