Manufacturing Linux Network Engineer
Core
Design, implement, and maintain robust IT and network infrastructure across manufacturing facilities to support high availability, security, and performance for production operations.
Role type
Manufacturing Linux / Network Engineer
Builds
LAN/WAN network infrastructure, core switching fabrics, Linux server clusters, and industrial connectivity solutions for manufacturing plants.
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Enterprise IT / Network Infrastructure
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Linux systems administration (Red Hat/Rocky Linux), enterprise networking (Cisco/Arista/Juniper), network security (Palo Alto), infrastructure automation (Ansible), structured cabling, wireless networking (Wi-Fi 6/6E), network monitoring (Grafana/Zabbix), TCP/IP and routing protocols (BGP/OSPF)
Preferred skills
Python scripting for automation, cloud connectivity (AWS/Azure/GCP), MES platform integration, SD-WAN solutions, data center operations
Technologies
Red Hat, Rocky Linux, Palo Alto, Arista, Juniper, Cisco, Hirschmann, Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, MAAS, Foreman, Grafana, Zabbix, PagerDuty, Wi-Fi 6/6E
Responsibilities
Design and deploy LAN/WAN infrastructure spanning plants, warehouses, and cloud sites; implement high-speed core switching (10G/100G); configure and optimize Layer 2/3 networking and security controls; deploy and maintain Linux servers using automation tools; monitor network and system performance; design redundancy and traffic engineering strategies; manage structured cabling and ruggedized hardware; partner with OT and engineering teams; lead IT/OT modernization projects; maintain network documentation; provide Tier 2/3 support for critical incidents.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC