Network Engineer

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Network Engineer for a long-term contract position in the Albany - Rensselaer, NY area 5 days a week onsite. Summary:We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support a high-visibility Operational Technology (OT) Segmentation Project within a complex manufacturing environment. This role will focus on enhancing network security, segmentation, and firewall policy management while partnering with enterprise and site IT teams.Duties Include: Lead OT network segmentation initiatives in a regulated manufacturing environment Design, implement, and support secure network infrastructure, including routing, switching, wireless, and firewall technologies Develop and manage Palo Alto firewall security policies Collaborate with engineering, operations, and project teams to deliver scalable, secure network solutions Maintain network documentation and support compliance requirements 8+ years of network engineering experience Strong expertise in OT network segmentation, Palo Alto firewalls, and network security Experience with the Purdue Model ISA-95 framework Hands-on knowledge of routing, switching, SD-WAN, Cisco technologies, and network security solutions Excellent communication and collaboration skills Experience supporting manufacturing, laboratory, or industrial environments preferred The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking "Apply Today" you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP. Kforce