Industrial Network Architect (IT/OT) -- Semiconductor

Job Description Job Description Shape Next Gen Fab Networks as an Industrial Network Architect

Location: Richardson, TX

Compensation: $72/hr

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring an Industrial Network Architect to design, deploy, and sustain secure IT/OT network foundations for a rapidly scaling semiconductor manufacturing operation. Your work will power advanced process control, equipment automation, and AI enabled factory digitization.

A day in the fab

• Begin with a health check across SD WAN, core/edge switching, and wireless-to ensure production tools stay online.
• Roll out segmented VLANs for new manufacturing lines, refining routing, QoS, DNS/DHCP, NAT, and IP plans to isolate OT zones.
• Harden connectivity on Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs to meet strict cybersecurity posture.
• Automate repetitive tasks using PowerShell and Infrastructure as Code, applying DevOps practices to accelerate changes safely.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, IT, and security teams to troubleshoot, tune performance, and maintain HA/DR readiness.

Core responsibilities

• Support enterprise, OT, and equipment level networks, including SD WAN and factory tool connectivity.
• Configure and maintain Cisco routing/switching, wireless, firewalls, and remote access VPNs.
• Implement network segmentation and cybersecurity controls tailored for manufacturing environments.
• Administer VLANs, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, NAT, IP addressing, and QoS.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot incidents, and sustain high availability and disaster recovery.
• Enable automation via PowerShell, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps workflows.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, engineering, IT, and security stakeholders.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of enterprise and industrial networking experience.
• Deep Cisco networking background.
• Experience in manufacturing, factory, or OT environments.
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN, IT/OT integration, network security, routing, switching, and VPNs.
• 2+ years of PowerShell scripting.
• 1+ year with ServiceNow (or similar ITSM platform).
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred experience

• CCNA (or comparable) certification.
• Arista, Dell, or Palo Alto exposure.
• SCADA, MES, industrial protocols, and semiconductor manufacturing familiarity.
• Tanium, Chef, DMZ architectures, backup/recovery platforms, and cybersecurity best practices.

Who thrives here

• Cisco and industrial networking expert with a maker's mindset.
• Hands on experience supporting OT and factory networks.
• Clear communicator and strong stakeholder partner.
• Self starter with deep troubleshooting and root cause skills.
• Driven by automation, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing tech.

What you'll gain

• Competitive pay at $72/hr.
• Direct impact on advanced semiconductor manufacturing operations.
• Exposure to cutting edge AI and automation technologies.
• A high impact role at the forefront of IT/OT convergence.
• Hands on work with modern Cisco based enterprise and industrial networks.
• Real opportunities for technical growth and leadership.
• Collaborative environment across engineering, operations, and cybersecurity.

Proficiencies

• Bachelor's Degree
• DNS
• DHCP
• IaC

Why PDS Tech Commercial

Join a team operating at the intersection of enterprise networking, industrial automation, cybersecurity, and AI driven manufacturing. Help build and secure the next generation of semiconductor factory networks.

Apply today to become an Industrial Network Architect with PDS Tech Commercial and shape the future of secure, scalable fab connectivity.

Compliance Notice

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export