OT LAN Technical Architect Temporary

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As a consulting company, we often are faced with the challenge to create an engineering team in a matter of a week or two. To do that, we have created a secondary support business that runs an engineering talent network and provides staffing services

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Our client is a digital service provider that advises, manages, and integrates the complexity of the international digital transition, freeing their customers to focus on the strategic initiatives that drive their business. They have extensive experience and knowledge in digitalization, global communication solutions, cyber security, cloud, and data managemen

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>> This is a 3- to 6-month contract with the possibility of getting extended > We are not able to hire you via C2C, unless you are the sole proprietor of your company <

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ationAnywhere in the Contiguous United States but there's a preference for candidates on the East Coast, as the job involves visiting clients in that part of the cou

ntry.
Th

e roleOur client is seeking a skilled and experienced OT LAN Technical Architect to join their dynamic team and help them maintain and enhance their technological infrastru

cture.The OT LAN Technical Architect is responsible for providing operational technology leadership and establishing best practices in designing and implementing OT LAN solu

tions.This role involves acting as a solutions and architecture consultant, developing robust, scalable, and secure OT LAN topologies and architectures, including WLAN, specifically tailored for industrial environments. The architect will lead hardware and software refreshes for OT LAN environments and ensure seamless integration within the co-management framework with factory settings. The architect will provide expert advice and recommendations to optimize network performance and align with organizational

goals.
Position

SummaryWith an engineering background in IT & telecommunications technologies, you have at least 8 years of experience in OT with an integrator or a manufacturer.You have solid experience in IT/OT, LAN and WLAN domains. You like to explore subjects in depth and share your expertise and knowledge with your colleagues. You are familiar with Cisco in the LAN/WLAN industrial product lines –Belden/Hirschmann experience would be a plus. You also have one or more corresponding certific
• ations.In-depth knowledge of industrial environments (automation, PLC, SCADA, etc.)Protocols used in industry (MRP, REP, PRP, HS
• R, DLR)Experience in Industrial Networks (Hirschmann, Siemens, Schneider El
• ectric)Experience in Operational Management is
• a plusKnowledge of assessments/audit method
• ologiesKnowledge of OT cybersecurity, NIS 1/NIS 2 regulations and any other out-of-EU best pr
• acticesNotion of IEC62443 s
• tandardKnowledge of Wireless (Wi-F/5G) implementations in a production environment is
• a plusSD Access experience preferred but not r

equiredPassionate about Industrial Edge Networking, Industry 4.0 and Smart manufacturing, you have excellent interpersonal skills, writing skills and the ability to work in multi-project, multi-client, multicultural enviro

nments.
Key Responsi

bilitiesThe position is mainly oriented towards Industrial Networks (OT LAN) expertise on OT / production projects. The individual will be the trusted advisor for her/his clients, on engineering and technical solutions, as well as their satis

faction.Main objectives
• will be:Support the technical roadmap of the business unit by continuously evolving the offer in you
• r domainEvangelize the offer to both the (pre-)sales teams and (executive) ma
• nagementTrain and assist the required teams on our offer which you sp
• earpointCarry out consulting engagement (Feasibility studies, OT Assessments/Audits, Industrial Network topologies.) towards our c
• ustomersSupervise and coordinate, when needed, a production team to execute and deliver on the Industrial Networks proposals (Internally or/and p
• artners)Carry out engineering services (definition of specifications, process implementation, project deliverables, lab testi
• ng etc.)Assist the Pre-Sales teams to translate customer requirements into technical solutions and evaluate associat
• ed costsIntegrate IT solutions into OT clients’ environments (Design, equipment configuration, migrations, operational management model
• , etc.).Provide training on the solutions deployed to our
• clientsSupport the IT/OT Project Managers during the implementation phase, by being the technical leadership and val
• idationsSupport Operational teams during testing and troubleshootin

g phases
Qualif
• ications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a relat
• ed field.Proven experience as a Technical Architect or similar role, with a focus on OT LAN environments in industrial
• settings.5 years of industrial context experience, including industrial processes, IIoT, and OT cybe
• rsecurityExtensive knowledge of Cisco technologies, including LAN, WLAN, and network
• security.Demonstrated experience in providing operational technology leadership and consulting in network solutions and arch
• itecture.Experience with hardware and software refresh projects in OT environments, especially within industrial
• contexts.Strong understanding of co-management frameworks and integration with factory op
• erations.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communicatio
• n skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced env
• ironment.Relevant certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) are highly d

esirable.
Recruitme
• nt processRecruiter intervie
• w (30 min)(client) Hiring Manager
• interview(client) Technical

interview
We strive to move efficiently from step to step so that the recruitment process can be as fast a

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• hat we offerRemote but with visits to clients on the East Coast of the US, full-time
• (40h/week).Travel about 15% of your time and/or work during special hours (evenings, nights, or weekends) when implementation constraints
• require it.Monday to Friday, flexible work hours (but within US
• A timezones)Short-term independent contractor agreement, with the possibility of extending it long-term (1099). We are not able to hire you via C2C, unless you are the sole proprietor of y

our company.

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