Operational Technology Network Engineer
Lafayette, IN 
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Job Description

About the Role:

The Operational Technology Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining operational technology networks across Wabash. This role involves ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of Operational Technology systems and networks used in industrial environments.

You will participate in projects with low to moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Demonstrates a keen sense of independence and self-motivation, with the ability to work autonomously while maintaining an awareness of personal limitations. Recognizes and respects boundaries, seeking guidance and collaboration when necessary for optimal task execution and overall team success.

Additionally, this position will be part of the Network Operations team in a dynamic environment where teamwork is the key.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Design, configure, and deploy OT network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and other network devices.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate OT networks with IT systems while ensuring security and compliance standards are met.

  • Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate potential security threats to OT networks.

  • Implement network segmentation and access controls to protect critical infrastructure and assets.

  • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues to minimize downtime and ensure operational continuity.

  • Develop and maintain documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.

  • Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to OT network engineering.

  • Provide technical support and training to OT personnel on network-related matters.

  • Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers to evaluate, procure, and implement network solutions and services.

  • Participate in incident response activities and contribute to the resolution of cybersecurity incidents affecting OT environments.

  • Maintaining, upgrading, and installing the company's network including, switches, routers, Wireless, Firewalls and other technologies and interfaces.

Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Information Technology, related major, or equivalent work experience.
  • Typically, a minimum of five or more years of experience engineering and
  • implementing infrastructure solutions.
  • Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing OT networks in industrial environments.
  • Strong knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and technologies, such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, VLANs, and VPNs.
  • Familiarity with industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA systems, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
  • Experience with network security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and security information and event management (SIEM) tools.
  • Proficiency in network troubleshooting and packet analysis using tools like Wireshark.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards applicable to OT environments, such as NIST SP 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443, and IEC 61850.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, or GIAC GICSP are preferred.
  • Experience with wireless networks.
  • Palo Alto experience is a plus.
  • Experience with monitoring tools, especially SolarWinds
  • Excellent judgment and decisions making skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and explain technically complex concepts to non-technical project team members.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent time management
  • Excellent Influence and Communication skills, including navigating difficult conversations with stakeholders & staff.
  • Ability to remain calm in high stress situations.

Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:

  • Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
  • Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
  • Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
  • Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
  • Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.


If you are applying for a position with certain Wabash National Corporation's subsidiaries, Walker Stainless Equipment LLC, or Brenner Tank, LLC, with locations in Wisconsin and Oregon, or Supreme Corporation with locations in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Texas, and California; please know that these companies are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers. You can learn more about your rights by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf .

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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