Principal Network Engineer

KION Business Services Polska; Grand Rapids (MI); Presencial; USD 137 000 - 205 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Dematic seeks a senior OT network architect to lead design, governance, and standardization of enterprise OT networks across industrial environments. You will define segmentation aligned to ISA/IEC 62443, oversee firewall strategies, and guide IoT/IIoT integration for secure, scalable connectivity.

The role requires deep expertise in industrial networking, extensive experience with IDMZ, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams while adhering to enterprise standards and long-term

Qualificações

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in IT/Network/Electrical discipline; advanced certifications preferred.
• Deep expertise in industrial plant-floor networks and IT/OT convergence.
• Proven leadership in designing and scaling industrial networks.
• Expertise in routing, switching, VLAN design across distributed manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of ISA/IEC 62443 and zero-trust concepts in OT security.
• Experience with IDMZ, IoT/IIoT integration, and industrial protocols (OPC, MQTT).

Responsabilidades

• Lead design, governance, and standardization of OT network architectures.
• Define segmentation strategies aligned to OT cybersecurity frameworks.
• Review and govern network designs for accuracy, scalability, and compliance.
• Provide strategic leadership for OT network architecture across projects.

Conhecimentos

Network architecture

OT cybersecurity

Project leadership

Industrial networking

Formação académica

Bachelor's or advanced degree in IT/Network/Electrical

Ferramentas

Cisco hardware

Hirschmann/Belden

Industrial firewall tech

Descrição da oferta de emprego

What We Offer:

Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $136,800.00 - $205,200.00 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

We offer:

• Lead the design, specification, and governance of network architectures supporting SCADA, PLC, and industrial automation systems across enterprise environments.
• Establish and standardize network segmentation strategies aligned to OT cybersecurity frameworks and business risk models.
  • Define and influence cybersecurity architecture requirements, incorporating industry best practices (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443, zero-trust principles).
  • Review, approve, and govern network design artifacts, ensuring technical accuracy, scalability, and compliance with enterprise standards.
  • Provide strategic technical leadership and oversight for Operational Technology (OT) network architecture, guiding cross-functional engineering and project teams toward aligned, standardized solutions.
• Architect and oversee network configurations, including physical connectivity, industrial communication protocols, IP schema design, VLAN strategies, and firewall policy frameworks across complex environments.
• Drive the design and evolution of secure, resilient OT network architectures, ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance with cybersecurity and operational requirements.
• Lead root-cause analysis and resolution of complex network and infrastructure issues, establishing best practices and improving system reliability across development and production environments.
• Guide early-stage solution development by reviewing system designs, RFQs, and project requirements, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and long-term scalability.
• Serve as a thought leader by continuously evaluating emerging technologies, industry standards, and best practices, and translating them into actionable strategies, standards, and roadmaps for the organization.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline; advanced technical certifications or graduate-level education preferred.
• Deep expertise in industrial plant-floor network architectures, with authoritative understanding of IT vs. OT convergence and clear segmentation strategies.
• Proven leadership in designing, standardizing, and scaling industrial automation systems and enterprise-wide architectures.
• Advanced mastery of networking principles, including complex routing, switching, and large-scale VLAN design across distributed manufacturing environments.
• Recognized subject matter expert in industrial cybersecurity, including firewall strategy, zero-trust concepts, and defense-in-depth for OT networks.
• Extensive experience architecting and governing Industrial DMZ (IDMZ) frameworks aligned to industry standards (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443).
• Demonstrated ability to lead integration of IoT/IIoT technologies within industrial environments, ensuring secure, scalable connectivity.
• Expert-level knowledge of industrial communication protocols and architectures (e.g., OPC, MQTT), with experience driving standardization and interoperability.
• Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., Cisco, Hirschmann/Belden, or equivalent) with preference for advanced or specialized industrial networking and cybersecurity credentials.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated expertise in diagnosing, leading, and resolving highly complex technical challenges within dynamic, large-scale industrial environments, often setting direction for others.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and align both technical and executive stakeholders, translating complex concepts into clear business and operational impact.
• Proven capability to lead comprehensive network assessments and audits, establishing standards and providing strategic recommendations on architecture, topology, cabling, and infrastructure design.
• Collaborative technical leader who mentors engineers, drives cross-functional alignment, and enables successful execution of enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Strong track record of defining, presenting, and institutionalizing network standards, governance models, and best practices across diverse organizational teams.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 25% and work additional hours as needed to support project and business demands.

KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide – wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team – Push it forward.