IT Network & Cyber Security Engineer
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Responsible for designing, implementing, and securing network infrastructure and cybersecurity in manufacturing environments, requiring strong troubleshooting and analytical ski.
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Position Summary
The IT Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and
maintaining the company’s enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations.
This
role requires an expert-level understanding of complex network systems, cybersecurity
principles, routing, switching, and network performance optimization.
The ideal candidate
will act as a technical leader, ensuring continuous availability, resilience, and scalability of all
network components.
This position plays a key role in maintaining uninterrupted business continuity for critical
operational systems supporting manufacturing, ERP, plant automation (OT/ICS),
communications, and corporate services.
• Network Infrastructure Management
Design, implement, and maintain LAN, WAN, VLAN, VPN, and wireless networks
Configure and manage routers, switches, and firewalls
Ensure high availability through redundancy and failover mechanisms
Manage structured cabling and industrial network connectivity
Cyber Security (It & Ot Environment)
Implement and monitor cybersecurity controls across IT and plant networks
Firewalls (Fortinet And Palo Alto And Cisco)
IDS/IPS systems
Endpoint protection & EDR solutions
Ensure network segmentation between IT and OT (ICS/SCADA systems)
Conduct vulnerability assessments and patch management
Monitor logs and security alerts using SIEM tools
Manufacturing And Ot (Operational Technology) Support
Support industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, PLC networks
Ensure secure connectivity for:
Production systems
Automation equipment
Plant monitoring tools
Work closely with production teams to minimize downtime and cyber risks
Monitoring & Troubleshooting
Monitor network performance using tools (PRTG, SolarWinds, etc.)
Perform root cause analysis for network/security incidents
Provide L2/L3 support for network and security issues
Maintain uptime for critical systems (ERP, MES, production systems)Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with:
Iso 27001
Industrial cybersecurity standards (e.g., IEC 62443 – preferred)
Maintain documentation:
Network diagrams
Sops
Security policies
Support internal and external IT audits
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
Implement and test backup, disaster recovery, and failover strategies
Ensure business continuity for manufacturing operations
Vendor & Project Coordination
Coordinate with vendors for:
Network upgrades
Security implementations
Support IT projects including digital transformation initiatives
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