Job Description:

• This role can deliver Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) networks supporting plant/warehouse equipment/processes. These networks adhere to open industry standards and implementation models for use by various plant/warehouse systems. This could include specifying ancillary processes/systems such as power (battery) backup systems in support of active/passive network devices/systems.

• This also includes network engineering capabilities that span different architecture/topology types (e.g., ring, bus, star, etc.) depending on the application. This role spans analysis, architecture, development, deployment, and management role types. This role typically resides in the customer’s IT organization.

• This role spans analysis, architecture, development, deployment, and management role types. This role typically resides in the customer’s Information Technology (IT) organization but could also be in the Engineering/Operational Technology (OT) organization.

Capabilities:

• Technical Expertise - Deep understanding of NETWORK concepts, including IT and OT applications and best practices.

• Knowledge of all applicable OSI Level 1-7 network devices, system hardware/software, and communication protocol types.

• Development and deployment of industrial networking applications.

• Documentation - Ability to create clear, concise, and detailed job instruction sheets that can be easily understood by technical and non-technical personnel.

• Skills in technical writing and documentation, with an emphasis on instructional materials for hardware and software operations.

• Experience with diagrammatic representations of network setups and data flow using industry-standard tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio, Lucid, etc.)

• Communication & Training Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members and to produce understandable instructional content.

• Ability to conduct training sessions or workshops for staff to familiarize them with new devices and processes.

• Collaboration & Teamwork Ability to work closely with other team members, including IoT engineers, production engineering, and maintenance.

• Industry Knowledge – Knowledge of common industry best practices and standards.

• Understanding of compliance and security issues related to the use of edge technologies in industrial settings.

• Project Management - Industrial project and solution management, design, deployment, and maintenance.

• Project oversight, reporting, requirements analysis, estimating, scoping, and proposal building and customer explanation.

• Manage 3rd party/external supplier’s activities and deliverables.

• Delivery across 3-5 different customers (internal and/or external).

Education/Training:

• REQUIRED: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Network+, or similar industry-recognized certifications.

• OPTIONAL: 5+ years of on-the-job experience verified by customer organizations.

• Once a new person is on board in the customer’s organization there is a set of internal, customer-specific education that needs to take place upfront and ongoing as follows:

• IT development and deployment standards

• IT is reporting practices

• Overall organization structure and roles/responsibilities

• Procurement practices

• Document Management practices

• Safety practices

• Supplier/Vendor practices

NOTE: The customer organization will typically have a “technical school” to which all Maintenance and/or Engineering personnel attend for 1-4 weeks to learn specifics of the customer’s operations and supporting network systems. These types of internal training programs are highly recommended also. About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.