Principal Network Engineer
Core
Lead the design, specification, and governance of network architectures supporting SCADA, PLC, and industrial automation systems across enterprise environments.
Role type
Principal Network Engineer (OT/IT Convergence)
Builds
Secure, resilient OT network architectures and industrial automation systems
Domain
Industrial Automation / Operational Technology (OT)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Industrial plant-floor network architecture design, IT vs OT convergence strategies, complex routing and switching, large-scale VLAN design, industrial cybersecurity (zero-trust, defense-in-depth), Industrial DMZ (IDMZ) frameworks, IoT/IIoT integration, industrial communication protocols (OPC, MQTT), network governance and standardization
Preferred skills
Advanced technical certifications (Cisco, Hirschmann/Belden), graduate-level education, specialized industrial networking credentials
Technologies
SCADA, PLC, OPC, MQTT, VLAN, Firewall, Industrial DMZ
Responsibilities
Lead root-cause analysis and resolution of complex network issues, guide early-stage solution development and system design reviews, serve as a thought leader evaluating emerging technologies and industry standards, establish and standardize network segmentation strategies aligned to OT cybersecurity frameworks
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & hands-on architecture
