Valvoline Inc. is seeking an Operational Technology Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain industrial network architectures. The role involves supporting connectivity for various plant-floor devices and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure data flow between systems.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain industrial network architectures supporting manufacturing and operational systems
- Support connectivity for ICS/SCADA, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and other plant‑floor devices
- Troubleshoot network performance issues across switches, firewalls, VLANs, and industrial communication protocols
- Collaborate with OT, IT, and engineering teams to ensure secure and reliable data flow between systems
- Assist with network segmentation, monitoring, and cybersecurity best practices in OT environments
- Document network configurations, diagrams, and standards
- Provide remote support with periodic onsite visits (40% travel)
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing network engineering
- Strong understanding of Layer 2/3 networking, VLANs, routing, and firewalls
- Experience supporting ICS/SCADA or industrial automation environments
- Familiarity with industrial protocols (Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, OPC, etc.)
- Knowledge of OT cybersecurity principles and segmentation strategies
- Ability to communicate clearly with cross‑functional teams
- Ability to travel between 20-40% of the time
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or related field