Sr. Network Engineer (Manufacturing) - Georgetown, KY

Calance, Inc.; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 6,612,000 - 7,852,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan & Dental

Vision plan

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Calance, Inc. is recruiting a Sr. Network Engineer (Manufacturing) for an onsite, 1-year contract in Georgetown, KY.

You will drive OT network reliability, security, and modernization across plant and enterprise environments, acting as a technical liaison between IT, plant engineering, and operations. The role requires 10+ years in network engineering, OT/industrial experience, and strong collaboration across teams. CCNA/CCNP/CISSP certs are desirable; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive network engineering experience in OT/industrial environments.
• Experience supporting OT/industrial or manufacturing network environments.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking and secure network design.
• Ability to collaborate across IT and plant teams.
• Experience troubleshooting complex network issues in high-availability settings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the onsite OT network engineer for manufacturing initiatives.
• Lead deployment and adoption of OT network infrastructure.
• Design and implement secure, resilient industrial network architectures.
• Incorporate OT cybersecurity requirements including segmentation and IDMZ.
• Provide escalation support for network incidents and coordinate with teams/vendors.
• Contribute to standards, deployment practices, and documentation.

Skills

OT networking

Industrial networks

Enterprise networking

IT-plant collaboration

High-availability troubleshooting

Communication skills

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

CCNA

CCNP

CISSP

Job description

Job Title Sr. Network Engineer (Manufacturing) - Georgetown, KY - ID: 44925

Duration 1 year

Start Date ASAP

Location: Georgetown, KY

Our Client: A leading provider of industrial technology and mobility solutions, is seeking a Sr. OT Network Engineer. This role offers the chance to shape secure, resilient network infrastructure in a high-impact manufacturing environment while advancing your career through innovative OT and enterprise networking initiatives.

Position: Sr. Network Engineer (Manufacturing)

Duration: Contract (1 year ++)

Location: Georgetown, Kentucky, United States

Work Arrangement: Onsite in Georgetown, KY

Role Summary: Join a dynamic team driving OT network reliability, security, and modernization across plant and enterprise environments. In this onsite role, you'll serve as a key technical resource and liaison between IT, plant engineering, and operations to help ensure network solutions are delivered securely and with zero unplanned downtime. You'll contribute to network strategy, incident resolution, deployment planning, and operational readiness for critical manufacturing systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced network professional who thrives in collaborative environments and wants to make a measurable impact on production continuity and infrastructure resilience.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the onsite network engineer for OT-related initiatives
• Lead deployment and adoption of OT network infrastructure
• Design and implement secure, resilient network architectures for industrial and manufacturing environments
• Integrate OT cybersecurity requirements including segmentation, IDMZ, and access controls
• Provide escalation support for network incidents and coordinate issue resolution with internal teams and vendors
• Support network standards, implementation practices, and documentation for OT environments
• Mentor and train local IT support teams and operational staff on OT network fundamentals and troubleshooting
• Contribute to project planning, cutovers, maintenance activities, and operational readinessTranslate business and production requirements into effective network solutions

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• 10+ years of progressive network engineering experience
• Experience supporting OT, industrial, or manufacturing network environments
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking and secure network design
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across IT and plant teams
• Experience troubleshooting complex network issues in high-availability environments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ownership mindset and ability to drive tasks through completion

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or commensurate work experience
• Enterprise LAN/WAN networking experience
• OT / industrial network experience
• Network segmentation and secure network design
• IDMZ architecture and firewall connectivity
• VLANs, routing, switching, and redundancy
• Network monitoring and troubleshooting
• Wireless networking in industrial settings
• High availability network design

Other Skills:

• Manufacturing or plant-floor environment experience
• Automation, controls, or industrial systems networking
• Large-scale OT network deployment experience
• Production engineering, maintenance, and operations collaboration
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, or similar
• Development of network standards and deployment procedures

Calance Consultant Benefits Offerings:

• EPO/PPO Medical Plan (Anthem)
• HMO/PPO Dental programs (Anthem)
• Vision - VSP (MetLife)
• 401K VOYA Retirement vesting program

Who is Calance?

Calance is a global IT company with operations in the United States, Canada, and India. Over the years, Calance has grown organically and has acquired numerous successful IT Services firms along the way. As a result, the company today is a mix of diverse cultures, talents, and expertise that collaborate globally to bring our best capabilities and thinking to clients. Calance also offers benefits which includes Medical, Dental, Vision care, and 401K.

Calance - the place to grow.

www.calance.com

Pay Range - $48.00-57.00/hr W2