VDS Consulting Group

Lean manufacturing and supply chain consulting

Industrial Network Architect

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

ContractLos Angeles, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 7 years of network engineering experience, including at least 3 years in industrial or operational technology environments.
Experience with Cisco IE, Hirschmann, Moxa, or comparable industrial switching.
Experience designing private wireless or industrial Wi-Fi.
Understanding of the Purdue model and information technology/operational technology network separation.

Responsibilities

Run site surveys, radio frequency studies, and network assessments on manufacturing floors.
Design private 5G/LTE using Citizens Broadband Radio Service, industrial Ethernet, and resilient Wi-Fi mesh architectures.
Specify segmentation, redundancy using ring topologies and Parallel Redundancy Protocol/High-availability Seamless Redundancy, and low-latency paths for control traffic.
Oversee installation of switches, access points, fiber, and cabling with client and subcontractor crews.
Validate performance and hand over network documentation and runbooks.

Desired Qualifications

CCNP or CCIE certification.
CWNE certification.
Private 5G vendor certifications from Nokia, Ericsson, or Celona.
Time-Sensitive Networking knowledge.

Industrial Network Architect (Contract)

Design plant networks that stay reliable through heavy machinery, metal structures and electrical interference.

What you'll do

Run site surveys, RF studies and network assessments on manufacturing floors
Design private 5G/LTE (CBRS), industrial Ethernet and resilient Wi-Fi mesh architectures
Specify segmentation, redundancy (ring topologies, PRP/HSR) and low-latency paths for control traffic
Oversee installation of switches, access points, fiber and cabling with client and subcontractor crews
Validate performance and hand over network documentation and runbooks

Requirements

7+ years in network engineering, 3+ in industrial or OT environments
Experience with Cisco IE, Hirschmann, Moxa or comparable industrial switching
Private wireless or industrial Wi-Fi design experience
Understanding of the Purdue model and IT/OT network separation

Nice to have: CCNP/CCIE, CWNE, private 5G vendor certifications (Nokia, Ericsson, Celona), TSN knowledge.

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About the Company

VDS Consulting Group

Lean manufacturing and supply chain consulting

VDS Consulting Group provides management consulting focused on Lean Manufacturing, supply chain, and business processes, helping senior executives and private equity investors improve margins, reduce working capital, and increase enterprise value. They deliver end-to-end improvement programs and targeted projects using their Value Driven Approach to quickly identify and close gaps in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. They also offer on-demand executive-level talent—from analysts to CEO—for interim staffing and direct hire, and provide Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence training. VDS serves multiple industries including Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Chemicals, Life Sciences, Insurance, Healthcare, Pharma, Automotive, and Aerospace. Their differentiators include rapid access to the right experts, end-to-end process optimization, and a stated goal of achieving a strong ROI, with a focus on speeding improvements and filling performance gaps when speed and quality matter.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Port St. Lucie, FL
Founded: 2018

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