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Robert Half
Field Network Engineer
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What they do
A Network Engineer or Architect designs and builds computer network systems, including software and hardware. Runs program and system tests, solves technical problems and maintains the network system. Designs and analyzes computer network models.
$146,860 / year median in California
-16% projected decline
Job Description
Robert Half is seeking a Network Field Engineer III to support enterprise and manufacturing network infrastructure across corporate and plant environments. This position is a contract to hire opportunity that is 100% Onsite. Apply today!
Support routers, switches, access points, wireless controllers, firewalls, and network security appliances.
Provide hands-on support for LAN, WAN, WLAN, and industrial Ethernet environments across office and manufacturing locations.
Configure and troubleshoot WAN connectivity, including Internet, Broadband, MPLS, SD-WAN, and related network equipment.
Support manufacturing and Operational Technology (OT) environments, including Industrial Control Systems (ICS), PLCs, HMIs, manufacturing switches, firewalls, and supporting infrastructure.
Help ensure reliable and secure connectivity between IT and OT networks while maintaining appropriate segmentation and availability requirements.
Partner with plant operations, Controls Engineers, Systems Controls Engineers, engineering teams, and OT vendors to troubleshoot complex, production-impacting network issues.
Support deployment of new manufacturing technologies, including connected sensors, water meters, and other devices connecting to manufacturing control networks.
Assist with OT system expansions, modernization initiatives, and vendor-supported implementations.
Respond to network incidents, troubleshoot issues, restore services, and participate in Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes.
Assist with root cause analysis for significant outages and recurring network issues.
Develop and maintain network diagrams, topology documentation, configuration standards, asset inventories, and operational procedures.
Support the development and continuous improvement of SOPs and operational standards.
Provide clear documentation and knowledge transfer to support ongoing IT/OT operations.
Duration:
6 month contract with potential to extend/convertLocation:
100% Onsite inTacoma, WASchedule:
Monday•Friday (6•6:30 PMPST OR 7
30•4PM PST)Travel expectations: If converted to FTE, there will be 20-25% required travel out of state ResponsibilitiesDesign, deploy, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise and manufacturing network infrastructure.Support routers, switches, access points, wireless controllers, firewalls, and network security appliances.
Provide hands-on support for LAN, WAN, WLAN, and industrial Ethernet environments across office and manufacturing locations.
Configure and troubleshoot WAN connectivity, including Internet, Broadband, MPLS, SD-WAN, and related network equipment.
Support manufacturing and Operational Technology (OT) environments, including Industrial Control Systems (ICS), PLCs, HMIs, manufacturing switches, firewalls, and supporting infrastructure.
Help ensure reliable and secure connectivity between IT and OT networks while maintaining appropriate segmentation and availability requirements.
Partner with plant operations, Controls Engineers, Systems Controls Engineers, engineering teams, and OT vendors to troubleshoot complex, production-impacting network issues.
Support deployment of new manufacturing technologies, including connected sensors, water meters, and other devices connecting to manufacturing control networks.
Assist with OT system expansions, modernization initiatives, and vendor-supported implementations.
Respond to network incidents, troubleshoot issues, restore services, and participate in Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes.
Assist with root cause analysis for significant outages and recurring network issues.
Develop and maintain network diagrams, topology documentation, configuration standards, asset inventories, and operational procedures.
Support the development and continuous improvement of SOPs and operational standards.
Provide clear documentation and knowledge transfer to support ongoing IT/OT operations.