About the role

  • IT/OT Network Engineer maintaining integrated IT and OT network infrastructure at McCormick in Peterborough. Ensuring reliability, security, and performance for enterprise and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and monitor IT/OT network performance, ensuring high availability and security
  • Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain switches, routers, firewalls, and PLC network components
  • Manage and maintain structured and fibre optic cabling to McCormick standards
  • Diagnose and resolve network connectivity and firewall issues across IT and OT systems
  • Collaborate with automation and controls engineers to integrate and support industrial devices
  • Conduct preventive maintenance and ensure documentation of network assets and configurations
  • Support network segmentation, cybersecurity, and compliance initiatives
  • Provide training in fault-finding techniques to the on-site maintenance team

Requirements

  • Proven experience in network engineering within IT and OT environments
  • Strong knowledge of network hardware, including switches, routers, firewalls, and PLC switches
  • Hands-on experience with structured and fibre optic cabling systems
  • Effective communicator with ability to work independently in a highly automated manufacturing environment
  • Familiarity with network monitoring tools and industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP)
  • Understanding of network security, segmentation, and firewall configuration principles
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+) preferred
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
  • Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria

Job title

IT/OT Network Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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