Industrial Network Architect
Core
Designing reliable industrial networks for manufacturing floors that withstand heavy machinery, metal structures, and electrical interference.
Role type
Senior IC industrial network architect
Builds
Private 5G/LTE, industrial Ethernet, and resilient Wi-Fi mesh architectures for manufacturing environments
Domain
Industrial automation / OT networking
Required skills
Industrial network engineering, Cisco IE/Hirschmann/Moxa switching, private wireless/industrial Wi-Fi design, Purdue model understanding, IT/OT network separation, RF studies, network segmentation, redundancy design (ring topologies, PRP/HSR), low-latency path design, site surveys, network validation
Preferred skills
CCNP/CCIE, CWNE, private 5G vendor certifications (Nokia, Ericsson, Celona), TSN knowledge
Technologies
Cisco Ethernet, Private 5G/LTE (CBRS), Industrial Ethernet, Wi-Fi mesh, PRP/HSR
Responsibilities
Conduct site surveys, RF studies, and network assessments on manufacturing floors; Design private 5G/LTE, industrial Ethernet, and resilient Wi-Fi mesh architectures; Specify network segmentation, redundancy, and low-latency paths; Oversee installation of switches, access points, fiber, and cabling; Validate network performance and provide documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
