OT/Field Network Specialist

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Network Implementation Specialist to support large-scale infrastructure deployments across a highly segmented enterprise and Operational Technology (OT) environment.
This is a hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for translating standardized network designs into real-world deployments across substations, industrial sites, and distributed field locations. You will play a key role in implementing, integrating, and stabilizing mission-critical network infrastructure.
This is not a design-heavy engineering position-the focus is on deployment, field execution, commissioning, and troubleshooting in both greenfield (new builds) and brownfield (existing environments).

Key Responsibilities

Network Deployment & Implementation

• Execute predefined network designs across field and facility environments
• Install, configure, and validate network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls)
• Translate logical network diagrams into physical installations
• Support network turn-up, system testing, and commissioning activities

Project Execution & Field Support

• Participate in site walk-downs, field validation, and construction coordination
• Review construction prints and network designs to ensure alignment with installation
• Support contractors, vendors, and installation teams during deployments
• Assist with site readiness, device placement, and connectivity validation
• Follow standardized deployment templates and processes

Configuration & Integration

• Apply standardized configuration templates to network devices
• Determine device requirements, port assignments, and configurations
• Integrate new infrastructure into existing (brownfield) environments
• Validate connectivity across LAN, WAN, and field communication networks

Troubleshooting & Commissioning

• Troubleshoot deployment-related issues, including:
  • Configuration errors
  • Hardware installation issues
  • Telecom and circuit connectivity problems
• Perform network testing and validation to ensure operational readiness
• Support issue resolution during commissioning and site acceptance

Documentation & Quality Assurance

• Maintain accurate deployment documentation, configuration records, and site details
• Ensure installations meet quality standards, compliance, and security requirements
• Provide feedback to engineering teams to improve templates and processes

Required Skills

• Strong networking fundamentals:
  • TCP/IP, subnetting, routing & switching
  • VLANs, DNS, DHCP
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Cisco routers, switches, and network infrastructure
  • LAN/WAN environments
• Proven troubleshooting experience in network deployments
• Ability to interpret network diagrams, designs, and construction prints

Preferred Experience

• Background in Operational Technology (OT) environments
• Experience in utilities, energy, telecom, manufacturing, or industrial networks
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and field communications
• Experience with:
  • Fiber infrastructure and telecom circuits
  • Distributed network environments
• Exposure to vendors such as Cisco, Nokia, or similar

Deployment-Focused Qualifications

• Experience executing network deployments (vs. designing architectures)
• Ability to work in both greenfield and brownfield environments
• Strong understanding of real-world constraints (latency, uptime, rugged environments)
• Familiarity with template-driven deployment models

Environment

• Highly segmented enterprise and OT network architecture
• Distributed infrastructure across:
  • Substations
  • Industrial facilities
  • Field locations
• Standardized designs with variability based on real-world site conditions

Travel & Work Conditions

• Primarily remote or office-based with project-based travel
• Travel required for:
  • Site walk-downs
  • Deployment and commissioning activities
• Work may occur in substations and industrial environments
• All travel expenses reimbursed

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Background in utilities, telecom, or industrial networking
• Strong ability to execute deployments independently
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and consistency
• Collaborative with strong communication skills

Top Skills

• LAN/WAN
• Cisco (routers & switches)
• Troubleshooting
• VLAN, DHCP, DNS
• Network deployment & implementation

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Waukesha, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Waukesha,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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