Senior Network Engineer
Location: Remote (United States)
Travel: Up to 25%
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Information Technology – Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
Reports To: Director of Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
Compensation Range: $115,000-$135,000, Eligible for 15% AIP Bonus Annually
Position Summary
Cordia is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, secure, and support enterprise and operational technology (OT) networks across the organization. This role is responsible for reducing technical debt, architecting secure network solutions aligned to the Purdue Model and CIS18/SANS5 security compliance, and ensuring the reliability and security of Cordia’s network infrastructure.
The ideal candidate is a senior-level engineer who can lead complex network initiatives, partner effectively with managed service providers (MSPs), and drive timely resolution of network issues in a remote, highly distributed environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead efforts to identify and eliminate technical debt across business and OT networks
- Design and architect secure, scalable network solutions supporting enterprise and plant environments
- Maintain network segmentation and controls aligned with the Purdue Security Model
- Administer patching, firmware updates, and lifecycle management for all network equipment
- Maintain accurate network diagrams, topology maps, and technical documentation
- Serve as escalation lead for network incidents, coordinating with Cordia’s MSP partners to ensure timely resolution
- Establish and enforce network standards, best practices, and documentation requirements
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and plant IT/OT teams to meet security and availability requirements
- Support network modernization, security, and operational improvement initiatives
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related, equivalent certifications and relevant work experience
- 7–10 years of experience in network engineering
- Experience designing and supporting enterprise-scale, multi-site networks
- Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills
- Strong Project Management skills
- Experience working with managed service providers (MSPs)
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting enterprise and industrial networks (OT)
- Familiarity with IT/OT security models, including Purdue Model, CIS18 and SANS5
- Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, Network+, Security+, or equivalent
- Firewall and network security platform experience (Cisco)
Cordia Beliefs
- Safety: Protecting our people, communities, and assets through a safety-first mindset
- Talent: Building and developing a highly skilled, diverse, and collaborative workforce
- Value: Creating meaningful value for Cordia and our customers
- Collaboration: Communicating openly, directly, and with integrity
- Accountability: Taking ownership, solving problems, and following through
- Customers: Treating customers as partners and serving them with excellence
- Sustainability: Supporting reliable, efficient, and responsible energy solutions
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Remote position with periodic on-site presence at Cordia facilities
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
- On-site work in plant or business office environments