IT/OT Network & Infrastructure Engineer

Network & Infrastructure Engineering Role

Drive the delivery of secure, scalable IT and OT environments while shaping the future of complex, business-critical projects. This position focuses on leading the design, implementation, and governance of network architectures within a dynamic project environment. You will integrate IT and OT systems, ensure secure and scalable infrastructure solutions, and align with global standards. Key aspects of the role include coordinating activities across teams, managing external service providers, and supporting compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and oversee network architectures for enterprise and industrial environments, ensuring alignment with global IT-OT standards.
• Design and implement segmented IT-OT architecture zones, including DMZs, VLANs, and secure data flows, supporting SCADA, PLC, DCS, MES, and shop-floor systems.
• Act as the primary infrastructure lead, coordinating network and hosting activities to ensure infrastructure readiness and support project milestones.
• Drive alignment between project designs and corporate standards, conducting architecture reviews and approvals.
• Support site deployment activities, including assessments, design validation, cutovers, testing, and go-live.
• Coordinate integration of on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-based network and hosting platforms into end-to-end infrastructure solutions.
• Oversee external service providers, system integrators, and network vendors, ensuring quality and compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure adherence to GxP, data integrity, and cybersecurity standards (e.g., IEC 62443, ISO 27001) and support audits and risk assessments.
• Maintain architecture documentation and validation-relevant deliverables.
• Transition into an on-site owner for IT run services post-project go-live, establishing support models, monitoring, and service KPIs.
• Drive network standardization, modernization, and lifecycle management initiatives.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Expertise in network architecture and infrastructure design, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, routing, switching, firewalls, and network security.
• Experience in IT-OT integration and segmentation concepts, with a track record of delivering large-scale projects.
• Ability to translate architectural designs into practical, sustainable operational solutions.
• Knowledge of GxP-regulated environments and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with IT service management, incident/problem management, and operations governance.
• Strong coordination and communication skills across global teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English; German language skills are a plus.
• Experience in regulated industries is advantageous.
• Right to work in the location or hold an EU passport.