IT Network Manager - Manufacturing OT Security

IT Network Manager, Manufacturing OT Security

Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite, domestic and international travel)

Lead the global enterprise network for a multi-site manufacturer running 24/7, and own the IT/OT segmentation that protects the plant floor. You will lead the network team and work directly with plant engineering, cybersecurity, and executive leadership.

Must-Haves

• 10+ years of enterprise network engineering or operations, including 5+ years in network leadership
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on OT/ICS networking in manufacturing or industrial settings
• Deep Purdue Model knowledge, including IT/OT segmentation and industrial DMZ design
• Strong BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS, high availability, SD-WAN/SASE, and next-gen firewalls
• Familiarity with EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, PROFINET, OPC UA, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Willing to travel and support occasional after-hours changes

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop the network team; own standards, budgets, and lifecycle planning
• Direct global WAN, LAN, WLAN, SD-WAN/SASE, firewalls, VPN, and UC platforms
• Design and implement IT/OT segmentation and controlled plant connectivity
• Lead OT assessments, asset inventories, and secure vendor remote access
• Partner with cybersecurity on OT monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response
• Stand up networks for new sites and acquisitions; manage carriers and partners

Nice-to-Haves

• Fortinet FortiGate/SASE, Cisco/Meraki, Webex or Teams Voice, ZTNA
• ISA/IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, and OT tools like Claroty, Nozomi, or Dragos
• CCNP/CCIE, GICSP, CISSP, or PMP

What You'll Get

• $150,000 to $160,000 base salary
• Ownership of a global, multi-site network
• A direct voice in OT security strategy

About the Company

A global, multi-site manufacturer headquartered in the Pittsburgh area.