OT Network Engineer

Job Title: OT Network Engineer Location: Onsite – Pennsylvania / West Virginia Duration: Contract We are seeking an experienced OT (Operational Technology) Network Engineer to support industrial network environments within the oil & gas sector. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and securing network infrastructure across field sites and operational facilities. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA environments, and network technologies supporting critical infrastructure. This is a fully onsite role supporting multiple locations across Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Key Responsibilities Design, configure, and support OT network infrastructure across plant and field environments Maintain and troubleshoot networks supporting SCADA, PLCs, and industrial control systems Ensure network reliability, performance, and uptime for operational systems Implement and support network security best practices within OT environments Work closely with operations, engineering, and IT teams to support production systems Monitor network performance and respond to incidents and outages Support network segmentation, firewalls, and secure remote access solutions Document network architecture, configurations, and standard operating procedures Required Qualifications Strong experience in OT/ICS network environments (Oil & Gas preferred) Hands-on experience with SCADA systems and industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, etc.) Solid networking fundamentals (routing, switching, VLANs, TCP/IP) Experience with firewalls and network security in OT environments Familiarity with Cisco, Fortinet, or similar networking technologies Ability to troubleshoot complex network and system issues in production environments Willingness to travel locally between sites (if required) Preferred Qualifications Experience in upstream, midstream, or downstream oil & gas operations Knowledge of OT cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISA/IEC 62443) Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP or equivalent Experience working in regulated or high-availability environments Pay: From $30.00 per hour Application Question(s): Do you have experience in upstream, midstream, or downstream oil & gas operations License/Certification: Cisco certification (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred) Work Location: In person