Description

Robert Half is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Engineer to join our client’s team in Madison, WI. This role will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of their network infrastructure in a manufacturing environment. This is a Direct Hire role that will require a hybrid work schedule in Madison.

Job Summary:

The Network Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the network infrastructure supporting manufacturing operations. This role requires a strong understanding of networking protocols, network security best practices, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with a passion for optimizing network performance and ensuring minimal downtime.

Responsibilities

Network Design and Implementation:

• Design and implement network solutions to support manufacturing automation, data acquisition, and control systems.

• Configure and deploy network devices, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points.

• Develop and maintain network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and procedures.

Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

• Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve network issues.

• Perform routine network maintenance tasks, including firmware updates, configuration backups, and security patching.

• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues, including wired and wireless networks, and industrial protocols.

• Respond to network outages and provide timely resolution to minimize production downtime.

Network Security:

• Implement and maintain network security measures to protect manufacturing systems from unauthorized access and cyber threats.

• Configure and manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and VPNs.

• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.

• Ensure compliance with industry security standards and regulations.

Industrial Networking:

• Configure and troubleshoot industrial network protocols, such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA.

• Integrate network devices with industrial control systems (ICS) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.

• Work with OT teams to support and optimize industrial network performance.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, OT, and engineering, to support manufacturing operations.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on network performance and project status.

• Provide technical support and training to end-users.

• Participate in on call rotation as needed.

  Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Must have prior experience in network engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and wireless networking.

• Experience with industrial networking protocols and technologies.

• Proficiency in configuring and managing network devices from vendors such as Cisco.

• Experience with network security best practices and technologies.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are highly desirable.

• Experience with Virtualization technologies is a plus.

• Experience with OT cyber security is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with specific industrial control systems (e.g., PLCs, HMIs).

• Knowledge of automation and control systems.

• Experience with network monitoring and management tools.

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