Senior Network Engineer

Job Role: Senior Network Engineer
Location: Richardson, TX, USA 75081
Duration: Long term
Note: Need Manufacturing and Network experiences required / Aero or aviation exp required

Key Responsibilities:
Provide operational support for on-premises network infrastructure, spanning from SD-WAN-based corporate Enterprise Wide Network (EWN) down to sensor-level communications below the equipment/tool layer.
Collaborate with process, equipment, and advanced manufacturing engineering teams to enable network-level equipment integration and automation aligned with semiconductor framework.
Design, develop, and deploy next-generation Special Use Networks (SUN) to segment and isolate mission-critical manufacturing operations from the corporate EWN.
Troubleshoot network performance issues across all layers of the IT/OT architecture, ensuring reliable and secure communication.
Support the implementation and rollout of new network technologies, including switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and monitoring tools.
Participate in cross-functional calls with site and corporate teams to resolve network-related issues affecting equipment, applications, and infrastructure communications.
Attend daily tier meetings with factory systems and manufacturing operations teams to provide network support and updates.
Work closely with Corporate IT and Global Security to ensure all network infrastructure complies with corporate and semiconductor cybersecurity standards.
Maintain network documentation, including topology diagrams, configuration records, and change logs to support operational continuity and audits.
Ensure network resilience, redundancy, and high availability through proper design and proactive maintenance.
Monitor and manage network health, performance, and capacity using appropriate tools and dashboards.

Must Have:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or a related field.
5+ years of experience supporting enterprise and industrial network infrastructure in manufacturing or site environments.
Hands-on experience with Cisco network and routing equipment.
Strong background in factory floor networking (Level 2/3 OT) and collaboration with IT networks (Level 3.5/4).
Proficient in network fundamentals including: Firewall configuration, VPN setup, VLANs, subnetting, IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, NAT, routing, and switching.
Experience with high availability, redundancy, and Quality of Service (QoS) protocols.
Experience with network segmentation, resilience, and disaster recovery strategies.
Familiarity with DevOps network operations, including: o CI/CD integration for network changes, o Infrastructure as Code (IaC), o Monitoring and alerting pipelines, o Version control and automated deployment.
2+ years of experience with PowerShell scripting.
1+ years of experience with Service Management platforms (e.g., ServiceNow).
Strong ability to document network architecture, automation scripts, and system configurations for clarity and maintainability.

About IDEXCEL, INC
Idexcel is an IT services organization, with a mission to bring great people and great organizations together. Our diverse client base represents a wide range of industries, including technology, telecom, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, banking & financial services, food & commodities trading and federal organizations. Our teams of experienced recruiters directly work with client companies seeking exceptional people to help with their business initiatives. Idexcel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.