Sr OT Network Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Incentive

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Disability Insurance

401K Plan

Certification & Training Reimbursement

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Liberty, NC, is seeking a Sr OT Network Engineer to design, deploy, and sustain OT network infrastructure in a manufacturing setting. The role acts as the IT-plant liaison to ensure secure, reliable network solutions with minimal downtime.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on OT and enterprise networking experience, along with strong communication skills to coordinate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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 with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting deployments, maintenance windows, cutovers, and operational support activities.
• Ability to train and mentor support personnel and operational teams.
• Strong ownership mindset and ability to drive tasks through completion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the onsite network engineer for OT-related initiatives.
• Lead the deployment and adoption of OT network infrastructure.
• Support the design and implementation of secure, resilient network architectures for industrial and manufacturing environments.
• Ensure OT cybersecurity requirements are incorporated into network solutions, including segmentation, IDMZ, and access control practices.
• Provide escalation support for network incidents and coordinate issue resolution with internal teams and vendors as needed.
• Assist with 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 readiness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business and production requirements into effective network solutions

Skills

OT network engineering

enterprise networking

high availability

troubleshooting

communication

IT-plant collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science

Tools

CCNA

CCNP

CISSP

Job description

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr OT Network Engineer to support the design, deployment, and ongoing reliability of Operational Technology network infrastructure in a manufacturing environment. This onsite role serves as a key technical resource and liaison between IT and plant engineering to ensure OT network solutions are delivered securely, efficiently, and with zero unplanned downtime.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on network professional with strong OT and enterprise networking experience, proven ability to work in manufacturing environments, and a collaborative approach to supporting both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

support by resolving technical support incidents or service requests in accordance with applicable service level agreements

Roles & Responsibilities

• Serve as the onsite network engineer for OT-related initiatives.
• Lead the deployment and adoption of OT network infrastructure.
• Support the design and implementation of secure, resilient network architectures for industrial and manufacturing environments.
• Ensure OT cybersecurity requirements are incorporated into network solutions, including segmentation, IDMZ, and access control practices.
• Provide escalation support for network incidents and coordinate issue resolution with internal teams and vendors as needed.
• Assist with 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 readiness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business and production requirements into effective network solutions

Candidates should have experience with a broad mix of enterprise and OT networking technologies, including:

• Enterprise LAN/WAN networks
• OT / industrial network environments
• Network segmentation and secure network design
• IDMZ architecture
• Firewalls and secure connectivity
• VLANs, routing, switching, and redundancy
• Network monitoring and troubleshooting
• Wireless networking in industrial or manufacturing settings
• High availability network design
• Support for plant-floor, automation, and edge-connected systems
• Industrial network connectivity and protocols

Required Qualifications

• 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, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting deployments, maintenance windows, cutovers, and operational support activities.
• Ability to train and mentor support personnel and operational teams.
• Strong ownership mindset and ability to drive tasks through completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or plant-floor environments.
• Familiarity with OT cybersecurity concepts, IDMZ, and segmentation strategies.
• Experience with automation, controls, or industrial systems networking.
• Background supporting large-scale OT network deployments or plant modernization efforts.
• Experience working with production engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, or other networking/security credentials.

Experience developing network standards, deployment procedures, or architecture guidance for OT environments

Salary Range: $120,000 - $135,000 per year

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Qualifications:

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE