Senior OT Network Architect: Zero-Trust & SDA

Kforce Inc; Princeton (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. seeks a hands-on Senior OT Network Engineer to join the System Solution team in Princeton, IN. This onsite role bridges IT and plant engineering, designing secure industrial networks and deploying SDA with microsegmentation to prevent downtime.

The role requires 10+ years of progressive network experience, OT security expertise, and strong leadership to guide cross-functional teams. NCCP/CCIE is a plus, with a focus on resilience and high-availability networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive network engineering experience.
• OT security expertise with zero-trust, IDMZ and segmentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and lifecycle management of OT network infrastructure.
• Architect secure industrial networks with microsegmentation.
• Drive Cisco SDA adoption and identity-based access control.
• Provide tier-3 troubleshooting and coordinate major cutovers.
• Mentor IT and plant teams on OT network and security fundamentals.

Skills

Zero-trust design

Cisco SDA

Industrial OT networks

IDMZ & segmentation

Network engineering

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

Cisco SDA

DNA Center

Catalyst Center / ISE

Job description

Kforce Inc. seeks a hands-on Senior OT Network Engineer to join the System Solution team in Princeton, IN. This onsite role bridges IT and plant engineering, designing secure industrial networks and deploying SDA with microsegmentation to prevent downtime.

The role requires 10+ years of progressive network experience, OT security expertise, and strong leadership to guide cross-functional teams. NCCP/CCIE is a plus, with a focus on resilience and high-availability networks.