Sr. OT Network Engineer - Liberty, NC

Toyota Tsusho Systems US, Inc.; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Tsusho Systems US, Inc. in North Carolina seeks a Senior OT Network Engineer with 10+ years of experience to join its System Solution team.

You will be the onsite technical resource bridging IT and plant engineering to deliver secure OT network solutions with minimal downtime. Responsibilities include deploying OT network infrastructure, designing secure architectures, enforcing IDMZ and segmentation, mentoring staff, and supporting project cutovers and operational readiness in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field; and/or commensurate work experience
• 10+ years of progressive network engineering experience
• Experience supporting OT, industrial, or manufacturing network environments
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking and secure design
• Ability to collaborate across IT and plant teams
• Experience troubleshooting complex network issues in high-availability environments
• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to train and mentor support personnel and operational teams
• Ownership mindset and ability to drive tasks to completion

Responsibilities

• Serve as the onsite network engineer for OT-related initiatives
• Lead the deployment and adoption of OT network infrastructure
• Support design and implementation of secure, resilient network architectures for industrial environments
• Ensure OT cybersecurity requirements are incorporated (segmentation, IDMZ, access control)
• Provide escalation support for network incidents and coordinate resolution with internal teams and vendors
• Assist with network standards, implementation practices, and OT documentation
• Mentor and train local IT support teams and operational staff on OT networking
• Contribute to project planning, cutovers, maintenance, and readiness
• Collaborate to translate business/production requirements into network solutions

Skills

OT network engineering

Industrial networking

High-availability networks

Collaboration with IT & plant teams

Mentoring & training

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical / computer engineering or CS

Tools

CCNA

CCNP

CISSP

IDMZ concepts

Job description

About TTS-US:

Founded in 2011, Toyota Tsusho Systems US, Inc. (TTS-US) is a Toyota group company, that develops IT solutions wherever global businesses operate. Transforming into a technology and mobility company, TTS-US with it's 8 TTS affiliates worldwide is establishing a secure and resilient Toyota global value chain. The creative capacity to forge such limitless business opportunities is one of the strengths of Toyota Tsusho Systems.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. OT Network Engineer with over 10 years of experience to join our dynamic System Solution team. This position is ideal for a candidate 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. The successful candidate will be responsible for onsite 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.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

Description / Essential Functions:

• 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

Technology Scope

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 designSupport for plant-floor, automation, and edge-connected systems
• Industrial network connectivity and protocols

Minimum qualification:

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field; and/or commensurate work experience
• 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 activitiesAbility 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

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Onsite contract: Standard business hours
• Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required based on business needs
• Limited travel expected