Cisco Networks Engineer
Full Time • Hybrid - US
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible schedule
We are seeking a specialized Network Engineer to design, implement, and support Industrial Control Networks (ICN) within our manufacturing facilities. This role requires a hybrid professional who can bridge the gap between Operations Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT). You will manage Cisco-based industrial infrastructure while utilizing C++ and C# to develop custom drivers, automation scripts, or data integration tools for manufacturing execution systems (MES).
Key Responsibilities:
- Infrastructure Management: Deploy and maintain Cisco Industrial Ethernet (IE) switches, Stratix hardware, and ASA/FTD firewalls in a ruggedized factory environment.
- Software Development: Write and debug C++ for performance-critical networking protocols and C#/.NET for Windows-based manufacturing applications and HMI (Human Machine Interface) integrations.
- Protocol Integration: Ensure seamless communication between Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, and standard TCP/IP.
- Security & Compliance: Implement "Cell/Area" zone segmentation following ISA/IEC 62443 standards to protect factory assets from cyber threats.
- Automation: Develop custom APIs to extract real-time telemetry data from sensors and controllers for predictive maintenance dashboards.
Required Technical Skills
The specific stack needed for Cisco-based industrial environments.
The specific stack needed for Cisco-based industrial environments.
- Networking: Cisco CCNP (Enterprise or Collaboration) or CCNA Industrial. Deep knowledge of VLANs, NAT, and Multicast in a factory setting.
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Programming:
- C++:For low-level system communication and embedded networking tasks.
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- C#: For developing desktop tools, middleware, and interacting with SQL databases.
- OT Platforms: Familiarity with Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley) or Siemens hardware that interacts with Cisco backbones.
- Security: Experience with Cisco TrustSec, Identity Services Engine (ISE), and CyberVision.
- Candidate must be able to work on-site at least 3 times per week (Monday, Wed, & Friday)
- No relocation is available for this position.
- The candidate must be eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance.
- No Visa Sponsorship will be available.
Flexible work from home options available.
About
Professional Industrial Consultants (PIC) is an ATN Services Company, who leverages many years of automotive, heavy industrial, manufacturing, and construction industries experience to provide world class services to its clients.
What services does PIC provide? PIC provides Program, Project and Construction Management, Planning and Consulting Services in the manufacturing environment.
These services include one and/or all of the following Phases of an Entire Project Life Cycle.
- Phase I – Develop Feasibility & Initiation Actifities
- Phase II – RFQ Development
- Phase III – Monitor the Bid and Award Process
- Phase IV – Managing Engineering / Designs and Fabrication
- Phase V – Oversee Installation of Equipment / Project Execution
- Phase VI – Participate in Try-Out and Launch Activities
- Phase VII – Perform Project Closeout
Professional Industrial Consultants maintain its solid reputation in the industry by being honest with our customers to insure they have a workable plan and provide cost effective and timely solutions utilizing Project Management Institute (PMI) principles. PIC solves project opportunities by using proven processes and activities including resource loading and management, project timeline development and scheduling, material planning, staging areas, logistics, and risk mitigation to provide robust solutions. This can result in project completion prior to expectations, on time start-ups/launches which relates to cost reductions for our clients.
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