Sr. OT Network Engineer - Liberty, NC

Toyota Tsusho Systems Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Tsusho Systems US, Inc. is seeking a Sr. OT Network Engineer to join our System Solution team on an onsite contract. You will lead OT network deployments, design secure industrial networks, and coordinate with IT and plant engineering to ensure secure, reliable connectivity with minimal downtime.

The role requires 10+ years in network engineering within OT/industrial settings, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to mentor staff while maintaining high-availability operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field, or equivalent 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.
• Ability to collaborate across IT and plant teams and mentor others.

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 (segmentation, IDMZ, access control).
• Provide escalation support for network incidents and coordinate issue resolution with internal teams and vendors.
• Mentor and train local IT support and operational staff on OT network fundamentals.
• Contribute to project planning, cutovers, maintenance activities, and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business and production requirements into network solutions.

Skills

OT networking

Enterprise networking

Security design

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentoring/training

High availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or CS

Tools

CCNA

CCNP

CISSP

Job description

About TTS-US:

Founded in 2011, Toyota Tsusho Systems US, Inc. (TTS-US) is a Toyota groupcompany,that develops IT solutions wherever global businessesoperate. Transforming into a technology and mobility company, TTS-US withit's8 TTS affiliates worldwide isestablishinga secure and resilient Toyota global value chain. The creative capacity to forge such limitless business opportunities is one of the strengths of Toyota TsushoSystems.

PositionSummary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. OT Network Engineer with over 10 years of experienceto joinour dynamic System Solution team. This position is ideal for acandidate ahands-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 willbe responsible foronsite 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 unplanneddowntime.

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

• 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

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 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.

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