Design, implement, and support Industrial Control Networks (ICN) within manufacturing facilities
Manage Cisco-based industrial infrastructure
Develop custom drivers, automation scripts, or data integration tools for manufacturing execution systems (MES)
Deploy and maintain Cisco Industrial Ethernet (IE) switches, Stratix hardware, and ASA/FTD firewalls in a ruggedized factory environment
Write and debug C++ for performance-critical networking protocols and C#/.NET for Windows-based manufacturing applications and HMI (Human Machine Interface) integrations
Ensure seamless communication between Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, and standard TCP/IP
Implement "Cell/Area" zone segmentation following ISA/IEC 62443 standards to protect factory assets from cyber threats
Develop custom APIs to extract real-time telemetry data from sensors and controllers for predictive maintenance dashboards
Requirements
Cisco CCNP (Enterprise or Collaboration) or CCNA Industrial
Deep knowledge of VLANs, NAT, and Multicast in a factory setting
C++: For low-level system communication and embedded networking tasks
C#: For developing desktop tools, middleware, and interacting with SQL databases
Familiarity with Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley) or Siemens hardware that interacts with Cisco backbones
Experience with Cisco TrustSec, Identity Services Engine (ISE), and CyberVision
Candidate must be able to work on-site at least 3 times per week (Monday, Wed, & Friday)
Must have work authorization in the US without requiring visa sponsorship