Pharma IT/OT Network Engineer: Fortinet & VMware Expert

Civica; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Civica is seeking a Mid-Level Network Engineer to support IT and OT networks within a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. You will manage FortiGate firewalls, Cisco switches, and Meraki wireless, while coordinating with Windows/Linux servers, VMware, NetApp/TrueNAS storage, and Veeam backups.

You’ll ensure GMP/GxP compliant changes, maintain network diagrams, and collaborate with cybersecurity teams to uphold security standards in a fast-paced, uptime-critical environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of hands-on experience as a Network Engineer or similar role.
• Strong experience with FortiGate firewalls, Cisco switches & Meraki wireless.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Linux Server administration & networking tools.
• VMware (ESXi, vCenter, NSX & virtual networking).
• NetApp and/or TrueNAS storage systems, Veeam backup and recovery.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols, DHCP, DNS, VPNs, and network security fundamentals.
• Experience supporting OT networks in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Familiarity with GMP/GxP requirements and validated system change control.
• Ability to create and maintain network diagrams using Visio or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of ITIL processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize enterprise network infrastructure IT and OT environments.
• Troubleshoot LAN, WLAN, routing, switching, firewalls, and VPN connectivity.
• Support and optimize Meraki wireless networks, including RF tuning.
• Ensure high network uptime for manufacturing systems, OT devices, SCADA, and automation equipment.
• Provide support for Windows Server and Linux systems as they relate to network services.
• Implement and maintain network segmentation strategies between IT and OT.
• Configure FortiGate firewalls, including policies, NAT, VPNs, and security profiles.
• Support air-gapped and isolated network solutions for regulated manufacturing systems.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce security standards and respond to vulnerabilities.
• Support VMware environments, including ESXi hosts, vCenter, NSX and virtual networking.
• Assist with storage administration for NetApp and TrueNAS platforms.
• Support backup and recovery operations using Veeam.

Skills

FortiGate firewalls

Cisco switches

Meraki wireless

Windows Server

Linux admin

VMware NSX

NetApp

TrueNAS

Veeam backup

TCP/IP

VLANs

Routing protocols

DHCP

DNS

VPNs

ITIL processes

GMP/GxP

Tools

Visio

Job description

Civica is seeking a Mid-Level Network Engineer to support IT and OT networks within a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. You will manage FortiGate firewalls, Cisco switches, and Meraki wireless, while coordinating with Windows/Linux servers, VMware, NetApp/TrueNAS storage, and Veeam backups.

You’ll ensure GMP/GxP compliant changes, maintain network diagrams, and collaborate with cybersecurity teams to uphold security standards in a fast-paced, uptime-critical environment.