IT/OT Engineer

At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinking experts. We’re one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States providing value for our clients through IT automation and control solutions for more than 25 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals, Material Handling, Consumer Products and Food & Beverage industries. Our national scale allows us to help our clients develop and implement standardized solutions at any of their facilities regardless of physical location or the local resources available at that site.

We are seeking an IT/OT Network Engineer to be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining integrated IT and OT network infrastructure that meets the demands of both enterprise and industrial environments. You will ensure the reliability, security, and performance of critical network systems and manage communication across various systems, including industrial control systems, sensors, and enterprise applications.

You will:

• Design and implement network infrastructure that integrates IT and OT environments, ensuring seamless communication between data centers, industrial control systems, and IoT devices.
• Bridge IT/OT systems, ensuring connectivity and interoperability between SCADA, DCS, PLCs, and enterprise IT systems.
• Implement security protocols to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices (e.g., NIST, IEC 62443).
• Provide technical support for network-related issues, diagnosing and resolving problems across both IT and OT domains.
• Oversee the installation and configuration of network devices such as switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless communication systems.
• Work closely with other departments, such as operations and engineering teams, to understand their needs and implement network solutions that enhance productivity and security.
• Create and maintain network design diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures for both IT and OT environments.
• Ensure that network systems comply with industry regulations and standards, such as ISO 27001, and implement IT and OT best practices.
• Apply RCDD expertise in structured cabling system design, ensuring that all physical layer infrastructure complies with industry codes, standards, and best practices.
• Be an ambassador that prioritizes the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the careers of our associates. 

 You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• RCDD certification. Additional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CISSP are highly desirable.
• 10+ years of experience in IT and OT network engineering.
• Proven experience with industrial networks and communication protocols such as Modbus, Profinet, or Ethernet/IP.
• Experience in designing and deploying network solutions in industrial environments (factories, plants, etc.).
• Expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems (ICS) and SCADA systems.
• Strong understanding of IT/OT convergence, IoT networks, CPwE, and cybersecurity.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, industrial setting.
• Familiarity with wireless networking, VLANs, network segmentation, and zero-trust architecture.
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork. 

Benefits & Perks:

• 401k + match + prompt enrollment.  E Tech Group employees are 100% vested upon entry.
• Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off that includes full paid time off, paid holidays, paid family leave and personal/sick time off.
• Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you can advance your career. As an E Tech associate, you can unlock your greatest potential through challenges and opportunities.

E Tech Group is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.  E Tech Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.