Senior Network Engineer

Build the Networks Behind Next-Gen Technology. Power the Future of Advanced Manufacturing as a Sr Network Engineer!

Pay Rate: $72/hr | Location: Richardson, TX

Join a cutting-edge environment where IT meets advanced manufacturing. As a Senior Network Engineer , you'll play a critical role in architecting, deploying, and supporting both IT and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure at a highly innovative, mission?critical semiconductor manufacturing site.

This is your opportunity to work on next-generation infrastructure, AI-driven automation, and secure network architectures that directly impact production, performance, and scalability.

What You'll Do

You'll operate at the intersection of enterprise IT and industrial OT, driving reliable, secure, and high-performing network environments:

• Architect, deploy, and support enterprise and manufacturing network infrastructure (LAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, IoT)

• Provide operational support from corporate network layers down to factory floor equipment communications

• Design and implement Special Use Networks (SUN) to isolate and secure mission-critical manufacturing systems

• Lead migration from enterprise-wide authentication models to site-level domain controller authentication

• Troubleshoot complex network issues across IT/OT layers to ensure uptime and performance

• Deploy and support Cisco-based network technologies , including switches, firewalls, and wireless systems

• Enable equipment integration and automation in partnership with engineering teams

• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and semiconductor industry standards

• Maintain thorough network documentation , including topology diagrams and configurations

• Monitor performance, capacity, and network health using advanced tools and dashboards

• Participate in cross-functional collaboration and daily operational support meetings

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise and industrial network environments

• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies

• Experience in manufacturing or factory floor (OT) environments and IT/OT convergence

• Deep knowledge of networking fundamentals:

• VLANs, subnetting, routing, switching

• DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPNs

• Firewall configuration

• Experience with high availability, redundancy, QoS, and disaster recovery strategies

• Familiarity with DevOps networking practices (CI/CD, IaC, monitoring pipelines)

• 2+ years PowerShell scripting experience

• Experience with service platforms (e.g., ServiceNow)

• Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering

• CCNA or equivalent certification

• Experience with multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto, Dell)

• Familiarity with industrial systems such as SCADA, MES, APC, and FDC

• Knowledge of secure network architectures , segmentation, and DMZ design

• Experience with patching and automation tools (e.g., Tanium, Chef)

• Background in data protection and recovery platforms (e.g., Veeam, Rubrik)

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams

Why Join Us?

• Work on leading-edge technology in semiconductor manufacturing and AI-driven automation

• Influence both IT and OT architecture in a complex, high-impact environment

• Hands-on role with real ownership and visibility across operations

• Collaborative culture with engineering, IT, and manufacturing teams

• Competitive compensation and flexibility after onboarding period

• Opportunity to shape secure, scalable network infrastructure at the forefront of innovation

Ready to Engineer the Networks of Tomorrow?

If you're passionate about advanced networking, industrial systems, and solving complex challenges in a fast-paced environment, apply today and take your career to the next level.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $72.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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