Industrial Network Engineer - Manufacturing Ops

Salary: $94,000 - 134,000 per year Requirements:

• Experience supporting operational technology (OT) or industrial networks in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of industrial networking, switching, routing, firewalls, remote access, and network troubleshooting.
• Experience with manufacturing systems and plant-floor technology, including collaboration across IT and Operations.
• Understanding of OT cybersecurity and secure network design.
• Preferred: Experience with automation and controls, MES, SCADA, Industry 4.0, or digital-factory programs.
• Preferred: Relevant networking, cybersecurity, or industrial-technology certifications.

• Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet and OT network infrastructure.
• Support manufacturing systems, plant-floor connectivity, automation and controls, MES/SCADA integrations, and operational uptime.
• Work with Automation, IT, Information Security, Operations, Maintenance, and vendors.
• Apply OT cybersecurity practices, including segmentation, access controls, monitoring, compliance, and incident response.
• Maintain network documentation, standards, governance, and lifecycle plans, and contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives.

• Ethernet
• Support
• Jackson
• Network
• Security

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We are seeking an experienced Industrial Network Engineer to serve as the primary technical resource for industrial networks, manufacturing systems, and digital-factory initiatives at our manufacturing facility in Jackson, Tennessee. This is an onsite role with up to 10% travel, in the Information Services department, within the IT Infrastructure & Systems Administration job family. The role is classified as Experienced, Grade 09. Success is measured by reliable plant-floor connectivity, secure and compliant OT infrastructure, responsive operational support, clear documentation, and effective technology improvements.

last updated 42 week of 2026