Lead OT Network Engineer

Lead OT Network Engineer Reading Up to 70kWe are looking for an experienced Lead OT Network Engineer to take technical ownership of industrial networking projects from design through to testing, commissioning and handover.You''ll work across a range of automation and systems integration projects, designing robust and secure OT networks and working closely with Project Managers, Automation Engineers, clients and vendors to deliver practical solutions.Job responsibilities:Lead the design and delivery of industrial Ethernet Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks across automation and OT projects.Develop network architectures, detailed drawings, design documentation and device configuration standards.Design and configure industrial switches, routers, VLANs and resilient network topologies.Take technical ownership of network cybersecurity, including firewalls and secure boundaries between IT and OT environments.Lead network testing, validation and commissioning safely within live end-user environments.Carry out network surveys and use network analysis and monitoring tools to assess network performance and health.Work with Project and Enquiry teams to define network scope, develop technical solutions and support bids and proposals.Deliver industrial networking projects through the full lifecycle, from specification and design through to commissioning and handover.Contribute to the development of network standards, templates and best practice across the business.Where required, support or ..... full job details .....