Full-Time

IT/OT Technician

Updated on 9/3/2026

The Industrial Solutions Network of CED

The Industrial Solutions Network of CED

1,001-5,000 employees

Wholesale electrical supplies and automation solutions

No salary listed

Omaha, NE, USA

In Person

The role requires 50%–75% travel to meet clients and oversee implementations.

Bachelor's

Category
IT Operations (1)
Required Skills
Computer Networking
Cybersecurity
VMWare

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience in network engineering, information technology infrastructure, or cybersecurity.
  • Hands-on expertise with network hardware, virtualization, and industrial control systems.
  • Proficiency in configuring routers, switches, firewalls, servers, virtual private networks, and Microsoft environments.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Implement and support solutions from leading technology partners, including Rockwell Automation, Cisco, Dell, and Microsoft.
  • Configure and deploy servers, network switches, firewalls, virtual private networks, and virtualized environments.
  • Conduct network and cybersecurity assessments to identify risks and recommend solutions.
  • Lead the deployment of information technology and operational technology solutions, including FactoryTalk Services, ThinManager, VMware, and AssetCentre.
  • Develop standard operating procedures for information technology and security offerings.
  • Document findings and present them to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to help clients understand their information technology and operational technology infrastructure and implement improvements.
  • Collaborate with clients' information technology and operational technology teams to ensure seamless technology integration.
  • Provide technical education, training, and webinars to internal teams and clients.
  • Support sales teams with expert insights into information technology, security, and network solutions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Industry certifications such as CCENT, CCNA, VCA, VCP, or GICSP.
  • A strong understanding of ISA, ANSI, NEMA, NEC, and NIST standards.
The Industrial Solutions Network of CED

The Industrial Solutions Network of CED

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The Industrial Solutions Network of CED sells electrical supplies and automation hardware to industrial customers through a nationwide wholesale network. Its decentralized model preserves local brands and management while leveraging shared purchasing and resources across 700+ locations. Products include switchgear, transformers, wiring, circuit breakers, lighting, solar components, home automation, and manufacturing automation/digital transformation tools. The goal is to help contractors, OEMs, and industrial facilities obtain equipment and automation solutions efficiently, safely, and at scale by combining local market know-how with national scale and technology partners.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Industrial Solutions Network keeps winning Rockwell awards, validating its manufacturing automation relevance in 2025.
  • ARIA Cybersecurity chose CED for resale in 2024, expanding higher-margin industrial cybersecurity offerings.
  • CED's nationwide footprint and local inventory give it immediate reach into plant-floor projects.

What critics are saying

  • CED Greentech sued United Renewable Energy in 2024 over a $35 million letter.
  • Industrial Solutions Network depends heavily on Rockwell; partner shifts can weaken its automation edge.
  • Local autonomy across 700 locations fragments standards, raising margin leakage and inconsistent customer experiences.

What makes The Industrial Solutions Network of CED unique

  • CED's 700-plus local locations preserve customer relationships while sharing national purchasing power.
  • Industrial Solutions Network won Rockwell Automation's Partner Ecosystem of the Year in 2025.
  • Private Colburn ownership and decentralized profit centers speed decisions without public-market pressure.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Profit Sharing