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Title:   Network Engineering Manager
Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering

• Duration: Temp
• Pay rate: $80-95 /hr
• Job Location:  Hybrid (KY, IN, OH)
• Job# 16846

Job Description

This role is capable of delivering Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) networks supporting plant/warehouse equipment/processes. These networks adhere to open industry standards and implementation models for use by various plant/warehouse systems. This could include specifying ancillary processes/systems such as power (battery) backup systems in support of active/passive network devices/systems.

This also includes network engineering capabilities that span different architecture/topology types (e.g., ring, bus, star, etc.) depending on the application. This role spans analysis, architecture, development, deployment, and management role types. This role typically resides in the customer’s IT organization. See OSI model definition here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSI_model 

This role spans analysis, architecture, development, deployment, and management role types.  This role typically resides in the customer’s Information Technology (IT) organization but could also be in the Engineering/Operational Technology (OT) organization.

2. Capabilities

Capability    Description
Technical Expertise    Deep understanding of NETWORK concepts, including IT and OT applications and best practices.

Knowledge of all applicable OSI Level 1-7 network device and system hardware/software and communication protocol types. 

Development and deployment of industrial networking applications.
Documentation    Ability to create clear, concise, and detailed job instruction sheets that can be easily understood by technical and non-technical personnel.

Skills in technical writing and documentation, with an emphasis on instructional materials for hardware and software operations.

Experience with diagrammatic representations of network setups and data flow using industry standard tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio, Lucid, etc.)
Communication & Training    Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members and to produce understandable instructional content.

Ability to conduct training sessions or workshops for staff to familiarize them with new devices and processes.
Collaboration & Teamwork    Ability to work closely with other team members, including IoT engineers, production engineering, and maintenance.
Industry Knowledge    Knowledge of common industry best practices and standards.

Understanding of compliance and security issues related to the use of edge technologies in industrial settings.
Project Management    Industrial project and solution management, design, deployment, and maintenance.

Project oversight, reporting, requirements analysis, estimating, scoping, and proposal building and customer explanation.

Manage 3rd party/external supplier’s activities and deliverables.

Delivery across 3-5 different customers (internal and/or external).

3. Education/Training

REQUIRED: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Network+, or similar industry recognized certifications.

OPTIONAL: 5+ years on-the-job experience verified by customer organizations.

Once a new person is on-boarded in the customer’s organization there is a set of internal, customer specific education that needs to take place upfront and ongoing as follows:

•    IT development and deployment standards
•    IT reporting practices
•    Overall organization structure and roles/responsibilities
•    Procurement practices
•    Document Management practices
•    Safety practices
•    Supplier/Vendor practices

Questions:
Experience in Project Management?
Candidate able to Work Across ISA-95 Level 1/2/3 Teams
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