IT Network Engineer

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Position Summary:

The network engineer/administrator oversees hardware and software used to run an organization’s data network. As a network engineer/administrator, your responsibilities and duties include managing the company’s systems, monitoring and troubleshooting network issues, and providing technical support for users. As a network administrators are also usually in charge of conducting maintenance on computers, printer, routers, switches, servers, storage, smartphones, access points etc. Coordinate with various departments to determine the current and future technology needs of the company. Their primary goal is to ensure that the network system is meeting, and will continue to meet without downtime.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain factory and enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, VLAN, and fiber optic networks.
• Support Cisco-based switching and routing environments across core, distribution, and access layers.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance, availability, and security issues to ensure uninterrupted production operations.
• Implement IT/OT network segmentation to protect production systems and improve network stability.
• Configure, maintain, and support firewalls, VPNs (IPSec/SSL), and secure remote access.
• Support network connectivity for manufacturing systems such as MES, SAP, SCADA-related systems, QMS, and WMS…etc.
• Monitor workshop networks, dashboards, and network-connected servers, ensuring timely resolution of incidents and exceptions.
• Support digital factory initiatives, including new workshops, production lines, and technical innovation projects.
• Coordinate with external partner IT, vendors, ISPs, and service providers for network design, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, IP addressing plans, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with network-related aspects of IT projects, including planning, deployment, testing, and post-implementation support.
• Implement and maintain network security controls, including firewalls, ACLs, VPNs, and secure remote access.
• Enforce IT/OT network segmentation and zoning to protect production systems from cyber threats.
• Support cybersecurity policies, standards, and compliance requirements at the manufacturing site.
• Monitor network security events, alerts, and logs; assist in investigation and remediation of security incidents.
• Support vulnerability remediation activities, including firewall rule reviews, network hardening, and access control updates.
• Manage user and device access from a network security perspective, including NAC or equivalent controls (if applicable).
• Support secure onboarding of new production equipment, vendors, and industrial software.
• Monitor workshop networks, dashboards, and network-connected servers; ensure timely troubleshooting and resolution of exceptions.
• Support digital factory initiatives, new workshops, and production line expansions with secure network designs.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, security diagrams, IP plans, and SOPs.
• Participate in IT and network-related projects, including planning, deployment, testing, and post-implementation support.
• Coordinate with vendors, ISPs, and service providers for secure and cost-effective network solutions.
• Participate in on-call rotation to support 24/7 production operations.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams. Gather and understand business requirements, provide support for daily operations.
• Any ad-hoc requests by manufacturing lines or management team.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a Network Engineer or similar role.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting network infrastructure in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience supporting production-critical systems such as MES, SAP, SCADA, QMS, or WMS is preferred.
• Familiarity with IT/OT network security and industrial networking best practices.
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Comply and respect with diversity culture in the fast-moving environment.
• Ability to adapt different methodologies and handling the multiple assignments in parallel under high pressure schedule.
• Attention to detail with excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple assignments simultaneously in an accurate and on a timely basis.
• Fluent in English; Chinese (Mandarin) proficiency is strongly preferred.

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