Senior Industrial Network Engineer
A Senior Industrial Network Engineer is the person our clients count on to keep their most critical operations connected and secure. From solar and battery storage sites to water plants and factory floors, you will design the networks that keep industrial systems talking and keep threats out. If firewalls, VLANs, and NERC CIP are normal words in your vocabulary and you are ready for your career’s next hop, I personally want to invite you to route your way to Vertech.
This position can be remote, but we would love to find someone based in Arizona.
Who We Are
At Vertech, not only do we develop world class industrial automation solutions for some of the top US companies, we also strive to be the team of choice for the best and brightest talent. I mean, we call ourselves control freaks for a reason. The passion (and intelligence) our employees have is truly mind-blowing. In turn, we work hard to take care of our own with excellent benefits and pay, personal development, and transparent communication. We also know that you can be great at what you do and still have fun. If that sounds like a good fit, help us bring the next generation of automation solutions to nearly every industry, including manufacturing, food and beverage, renewable energy, water and wastewater, baggage handling and more.
Our Industrial Networking & Cybersecurity team helps clients assess, secure, modernize, and support Operational Technology environments.
Top Reasons to Work with Us
Flexible work schedule with work from home options for numerous roles
Weekly communication from management in our internally famous Friday morning meeting
Competitive Compensation including a bonus plan
No more than a 4 week waiting period on all benefits including the 401k
A really rad Christmas Party each year
A manager that is cool…most of the time, because no one is perfect
A path for growth, a great culture, PTO, AND MORE!
What You Will Be Doing
Design, implement, maintain, and support secure communication networks for our clients and for our own organization
Design and implement network security equipment such as firewalls, rule sets, and ACLs
Architect segmented industrial networks using the Purdue Model and ISA/IEC 62443 zones and conduits
Install, set up, and configure Cisco switches, routers, access points, and other devices vital to business and industrial operations
Design secure, highly available networks for solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) sites, including SCADA, power plant control, and secure remote access
Troubleshoot connectivity issues and outages in wired (802.3) and wireless (802.11) TCP/IP networks, coordinating with third-party vendors when needed
Perform network audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing at client facilities and recommend mitigation strategies
Support client NERC CIP compliance through network documentation, access controls, and reporting
Act as the technical lead on network projects, lead small teams, and mentor less experienced engineers
Support and improve Vertech’s internal corporate network
Lead internal training and write case studies and articles that share what you know
What You Need for this Position
Four-year degree in CIS, MIS, or similar, or 7 years of successful industrial networking experience
5+ years leading a company’s internal IT or OT department
CCNP or CCIE certification, or equivalent experience supporting Cisco or equivalent managed switches, routers, and firewalls
Extensive experience designing and implementing secure network infrastructure, both from the ground up and incorporated into existing systems
Complete understanding of IP protocols and the ability to analyze network traffic to understand communication patterns
Working knowledge of industrial protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, EtherNet/IP, and OPC
Complete understanding of NERC CIP, NIST, and ISA/IEC 62443 security standards
Network security certifications such as GICSP, GSEC, CISSP, or CISM preferred
Experience in the Energy vertical, such as solar PV, BESS, or utility projects, is a big plus
Experience with Fortinet or Palo Alto Networks firewalls and OT visibility platforms such as Claroty or Nozomi Networks is a plus
Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Lua
Excellent communication and customer relationship skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to travel and obtain a passport