Job Description
Power the Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing as a Sr Network Engineer!
Pay Rate: $72.00/hr
Location: Richardson, TX
Power the Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled** Sr Network Engineer** to architect, deploy, and support mission-critical IT and OT network infrastructure at a growing semiconductor manufacturing facility.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of enterprise networking, industrial automation, cybersecurity, AI-driven manufacturing, and semiconductor operations. You'll help build and support the next generation of secure manufacturing networks that enable advanced process control, equipment automation, and factory digitization.
If you're passionate about Cisco networking, IT/OT convergence, industrial infrastructure, and supporting cutting-edge manufacturing environments, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities
Support enterprise, OT, and manufacturing networks, including SD-WAN and equipment-level connectivity.
Configure and maintain Cisco routers, switches, wireless networks, firewalls, and VPNs.
Implement network segmentation and cybersecurity solutions for manufacturing environments.
Manage VLANs, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, NAT, IP addressing, and QoS.
Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and support high availability and disaster recovery.
Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, IT, and security teams.
Support automation initiatives using PowerShell, Infrastructure-as-Code, and DevOps practices.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of enterprise and industrial networking experience.
Strong Cisco networking experience.
Experience in manufacturing, factory, or OT environments.
Knowledge of LAN/WAN, IT/OT integration, network security, routing, switching, and VPNs.
2+ years of PowerShell scripting experience.
1+ year of ServiceNow (or similar) experience.
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
CCNA or equivalent certification.
Experience with Arista, Dell, or Palo Alto technologies.
Knowledge of SCADA, MES, industrial protocols, and semiconductor manufacturing.
Experience with Tanium, Chef, DMZ architectures, backup/recovery platforms, and cybersecurity best practices.
Ideal Candidate
Strong Cisco and industrial networking expertise.
Experience supporting manufacturing and OT environments.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Self-starter with strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis abilities.
Passion for automation, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Why Join Us?
This role places you at the center of one of the most advanced manufacturing transformations underway today. You'll help support AI-driven semiconductor production, industrial automation, and next-generation factory networking technologies while working with leading engineering and technology teams.
What You'll Gain
Competitive pay at $72/hr
Opportunity to support advanced semiconductor manufacturing operations
Exposure to cutting-edge AI and automation technologies
High-impact role focused on IT/OT convergence
Work with modern Cisco-based enterprise and industrial networks
Opportunities for technical growth and leadership
Collaborative environment with engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams
Apply Today!
If you have a strong background in Cisco networking, manufacturing infrastructure, industrial networking, PowerShell automation, and IT/OT systems, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial as a Senior Network Engineer, helping build and secure the next generation of semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export
You should be proficient in:
- Bachelor's Degree
- DHCP
- DNS
- IaC
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Richardson, TX |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1977 |
| Website | http://www.pdstech.com/ |
About Company
One of the oldest and largest staffing companies in the United States, PDS Tech connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.
PDS Tech has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial. We offer our contractors an ala carte benefits package that far exceeds our competitors, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k, and employee prepaid legal services. We have an active referral bonus program to reward the collaborative efforts of our contractor community. Depending on your location or job category, holidays and longevity bonuses may also be offered. In addition, we have a recognition program to honor workplace accomplishments and celebrate contractor achievements.
PDS Tech has recently joined the AKKA Group. AKKA is an international leader listed on the Euronext stock exchange and provides engineering consulting and R&D services for clients in the fields of automotive, aerospace and rail, and including life sciences, telecommunications, energy and defense. For more information about AKKA Technologies, visit https://www.akka-technologies.com/
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
For more information visit us at www.pdstech.com or call (800) 270-4737.
Skills
Level up your application
Professional resume templates
Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.
Free resume templatesFree resume builder
Improve your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.
Free resume builder