Senior Industrial Network Engineer

Vertech; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Bonus plan

401k

Holiday party

Growth opportunities

PTO

Job summary

Vertech, based in the United States, is seeking a Senior Industrial Network Engineer to design and support secure industrial networks for clients across various sectors, including solar, water, and manufacturing. The role emphasizes OT cybersecurity, Purdue ISA/IEC 62443 standards, and hands-on Cisco equipment management.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in industrial networking, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while advancing Vertech’s internal network

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in CIS, MIS, or similar, or 7 years of successful industrial networking experience
• 5+ years leading a company’s internal IT or OT department
• CCNP or CCIE certification, or equivalent experience supporting Cisco or equivalent managed switches, routers, and firewalls
• Extensive experience designing and implementing secure network infrastructure, both from the ground up and incorporated into existing systems
• Complete understanding of IP protocols and the ability to analyze network traffic to understand communication patterns
• Working knowledge of industrial protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, EtherNet/IP, and OPC
• Complete understanding of NERC CIP, NIST, and ISA/IEC 62443 security standards
• Network security certifications such as GICSP, GSEC, CISSP, or CISM preferred
• Experience in the Energy vertical, such as solar PV, BESS, or utility projects, is a big plus
• Experience with Fortinet or Palo Alto Networks firewalls and OT visibility platforms such as Claroty or Nozomi Networks is a plus
• Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Lua
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and support secure communication networks for our clients and for our own organization
• Design and implement network security equipment such as firewalls, rule sets, and ACLs
• Architect segmented industrial networks using the Purdue Model and ISA/IEC 62443 zones and conduits
• Install, set up, and configure Cisco switches, routers, access points, and other devices vital to business and industrial operations
• Design secure, highly available networks for solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) sites, including SCADA, power plant control, and secure remote access
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues and outages in wired (802.3) and wireless (802.11) TCP/IP networks, coordinating with third-party vendors when needed
• Perform network audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing at client facilities and recommend mitigation strategies
• Support client NERC CIP compliance through network documentation, access controls, and reporting
• Act as the technical lead on network projects, lead small teams, and mentor less experienced engineers
• Support and improve Vertech’s internal corporate network
• Lead internal training and write case studies and articles that share what you know

Job description

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Remote Status: Hybrid

Job Id:622

# of Openings:1

A Senior Industrial Network Engineer is the person our clients count on to keep their most critical operations connected and secure. From solar and battery storage sites to water plants and factory floors, you will design the networks that keep industrial systems talking and keep threats out. If firewalls, VLANs, and NERC CIP are normal words in your vocabulary and you are ready for your career’s next hop, I personally want to invite you to route your way to Vertech.

This position can be remote, but we would love to find someone based in Arizona.

Who We Are

At Vertech, not only do we develop world class industrial automation solutions for some of the top US companies, we also strive to be the team of choice for the best and brightest talent. I mean, we call ourselves control freaks for a reason. The passion (and intelligence) our employees have is truly mind-blowing. In turn, we work hard to take care of our own with excellent benefits and pay, personal development, and transparent communication. We also know that you can be great at what you do and still have fun. If that sounds like a good fit, help us bring the next generation of automation solutions to nearly every industry, including manufacturing, food and beverage, renewable energy, water and wastewater, baggage handling and more.

Our Industrial Networking & Cybersecurity team helps clients assess, secure, modernize, and support Operational Technology environments.

Top Reasons to Work with Us

• Flexible work schedule with work from home options for numerous roles
• Weekly communication from management in our internally famous Friday morning meeting
• Competitive Compensation including a bonus plan
• No more than a 4 week waiting period on all benefits including the 401k
• A really rad Christmas Party each year
• A manager that is cool…most of the time, because no one is perfect
• A path for growth, a great culture, PTO, AND MORE!

What You Will Be Doing

• Design, implement, maintain, and support secure communication networks for our clients and for our own organization
• Design and implement network security equipment such as firewalls, rule sets, and ACLs
• Architect segmented industrial networks using the Purdue Model and ISA/IEC 62443 zones and conduits
• Install, set up, and configure Cisco switches, routers, access points, and other devices vital to business and industrial operations
• Design secure, highly available networks for solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) sites, including SCADA, power plant control, and secure remote access
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues and outages in wired (802.3) and wireless (802.11) TCP/IP networks, coordinating with third-party vendors when needed
• Perform network audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing at client facilities and recommend mitigation strategies
• Support client NERC CIP compliance through network documentation, access controls, and reporting
• Act as the technical lead on network projects, lead small teams, and mentor less experienced engineers
• Support and improve Vertech’s internal corporate network
• Lead internal training and write case studies and articles that share what you know

What You Need for this Position

• Four-year degree in CIS, MIS, or similar, or 7 years of successful industrial networking experience
• 5+ years leading a company’s internal IT or OT department
• CCNP or CCIE certification, or equivalent experience supporting Cisco or equivalent managed switches, routers, and firewalls
• Extensive experience designing and implementing secure network infrastructure, both from the ground up and incorporated into existing systems
• Complete understanding of IP protocols and the ability to analyze network traffic to understand communication patterns
• Working knowledge of industrial protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, EtherNet/IP, and OPC
• Complete understanding of NERC CIP, NIST, and ISA/IEC 62443 security standards
• Network security certifications such as GICSP, GSEC, CISSP, or CISM preferred
• Experience in the Energy vertical, such as solar PV, BESS, or utility projects, is a big plus
• Experience with Fortinet or Palo Alto Networks firewalls and OT visibility platforms such as Claroty or Nozomi Networks is a plus
• Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Lua
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment