[Remote] Operational Technology Network Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blue Signal Search is an executive search firm specializing in placing talent across industry verticals and professional services. The company is seeking an experienced Operational Technology Network Engineer to design, implement, secure, and support resilient networking environments for critical facilities, including building automation, electrical monitoring, and industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support operational technology network infrastructure serving critical facility systems
• Develop secure network architectures supporting building automation, electrical monitoring, industrial controls, and related operational systems
• Establish repeatable infrastructure rollout practices that support reliable execution and efficient growth across distributed sites
• Configure and maintain network segmentation, firewall policies, routing, switching, and secure remote connectivity for operational environments
• Partner closely with facilities, controls, commissioning, and infrastructure engineering teams throughout project lifecycles
• Monitor network health, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and optimize performance while maintaining high availability
• Assist with cybersecurity initiatives, access controls, network monitoring, and compliance best practices within OT environments
• Produce technical documentation, implementation standards, network diagrams, and operational procedures
• Support commissioning activities, infrastructure upgrades, and ongoing operational improvements

Skills

• Several years of experience designing and supporting operational technology, industrial, or critical infrastructure networks
• Strong understanding of Ethernet networking, TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, and network security principles
• Experience supporting building automation systems, industrial controls, facility management systems, or similar operational technologies
• Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols, including BACnet/IP or comparable technologies
• Experience implementing secure network segmentation and firewall solutions within operational environments
• Ability to collaborate effectively with controls engineers, facilities teams, and infrastructure stakeholders
• Familiarity with network monitoring, diagnostics, and performance optimization tools
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex networking challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience supporting data center infrastructure, industrial cybersecurity frameworks, or critical facility environments is considered a plus

Benefits

• Bonus opportunity
• Equity participation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility for qualified candidates nationwide
• Career growth within a rapidly expanding organization investing heavily in next generation infrastructure

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