OT Network Engineer - Automation
Posted 1 day ago by Next Ventures
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The OT Network Engineer - Automation role involves designing, delivering, and enhancing operational technology network infrastructure for mission-critical projects in the Industrial Automation sector. The engineer will support projects from design through to commissioning while ensuring high performance and safety standards. Responsibilities include troubleshooting network issues, collaborating with IT teams, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires a strong technical background in OT networking and control systems, along with effective communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop OT network infrastructure and server architectures
- Produce and maintain network diagrams, configurations, and technical documentation
- Deliver engineering tasks across multiple projects to scope, schedule, and quality
- Support system integration, FAT/SAT testing, and commissioning activities
- Troubleshoot and resolve network, server, and system integration issues
- Collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and project stakeholders for secure OT integration
- Contribute to technical decisions, risk management, and project delivery alignment
- Support continuous improvement, value engineering, and engineering standards
- Provide technical input for proposals and business development when required
Key Skills:
- Degree in Electrical, Control Systems, Network Engineering, IT, or similar
- 5+ years’ experience in OT networking, industrial networks, or control systems
- Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP (or equivalent) preferred
- Experience with virtualization (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and OT cybersecurity concepts
- OT network design, infrastructure deployment, and troubleshooting
- Strong understanding of networking principles and system architectures
- Experience with system integration, FAT/SAT, and commissioning
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and control system documentation
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Effective communication and collaboration across teams
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and best practices
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
OT Network engineer - Automation - 6 months+ For a large client in the Industrial Automation sector we are look for an OT Networks Engineer who will be responsible for designing, delivering, and improving operational technology (OT) network infrastructure and control system solutions for mission-critical projects. The role involves supporting projects from design through integration, testing, and commissioning, while ensuring high standards of performance, reliability, and safety. Working across multiple projects, you will take ownership of technical deliverables, contribute to system architecture decisions, and support continuous improvement of engineering standards and processes.
The Role
- Design and develop OT network infrastructure and server architectures
- Produce and maintain network diagrams, configurations, and technical documentation
- Deliver engineering tasks across multiple projects to scope, schedule, and quality
- Support system integration, FAT/SAT testing, and commissioning activities
- Troubleshoot and resolve network, server, and system integration issues
- Collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and project stakeholders for secure OT integration
- Contribute to technical decisions, risk management, and project delivery alignment
- Support continuous improvement, value engineering, and engineering standards
- Provide technical input for proposals and business development when required
Skills Required
Education & Experience
- Degree in Electrical, Control Systems, Network Engineering, IT, or similar
- 5+ years’ experience in OT networking, industrial networks, or control systems
- Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP (or equivalent) preferred
- Experience with virtualization (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and OT cybersecurity concepts
Technical Skills
- OT network design, infrastructure deployment, and troubleshooting
- Strong understanding of networking principles and system architectures
- Experience with system integration, FAT/SAT, and commissioning
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and control system documentation
Professional Skills
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Effective communication and collaboration across teams
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and best practices
If interested please apply with your up to date CV and best contact number!