Industrial Network Specialist (INS)

Division / Department: Industrial Automation Group (IAG) – Operations

Location: Temecula, CA

Position Overview

The Industrial Network Specialist (INS) is responsible for the strategic architecture, governance, cybersecurity alignment, and lifecycle management of ATSI’s Industrial Information Systems (IIS) across all SCADA, industrial networking, virtualization, and operational technology (OT) environments.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations (VPO), the INS serves as the authority for industrial information infrastructure while supporting and collaborating with Industrial Automation Group (IAG) departments to ensure seamless integration across:

• Engineering
• Network Architecture
• Field Deployment and ongoing contract support
• Project Management
• Cybersecurity Compliance

The INS role ensures that all industrial information systems are designed, deployed, secured, and maintained in alignment with ATSI’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, operational performance standards, and project specifications. The role combines technical governance with hands-on leadership during critical architecture, commissioning, and cybersecurity implementation events.

Salary Range

• Annual base salary of $120,000 – $145,000.

Salary is commensurate with experience and does not include on-call and travel premiums, per diem, bonuses, and benefits, which can add roughly 15-30% to total compensation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate with client IT departments and their enterprise
• Define industrial network architecture standards and govern control network
• Establish and enforce OT cybersecurity frameworks aligned with current NIST, ISA, and IEC standards and client-specific compliance requirements.
• Approve network segmentation, firewall zoning, VPN configurations, MFA implementation, and secure remote access methods.
• Oversee the design and deployment of:
  • Virtual servers and redundancy architectures
  • SCADA primary and backup environments
  • Industrial switching and routing configurations

• Support proposal development by providing technical infrastructure narratives, risk assessments, and effort estimates.
• Support Project Management in evaluating scope changes, infrastructure risks, and cybersecurity
• Provide escalation support during:
  • FAT / SAT events
  • Server migrations
  • Network cutovers
  • Commissioning activities
• Standardize backup, disaster recovery, patch management, and change management
• Lead INS-related training and knowledge-sharing initiatives across IAG
• Mentor engineers and field personnel on infrastructure best
• Maintain documentation standards, including:
  • Network diagrams
  • Server architecture drawings
  • Cybersecurity boundary definitions
  • Version control repositories
• Track performance metrics related to system uptime, cybersecurity compliance, and project infrastructure success rates.
• Execute additional technical duties as

Certifications and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 5–10 years of experience in:
  • DOD / SCADA systems architecture
  • Industrial networking
  • Virtualization platforms
  • OT cybersecurity
  • Enterprise and industrial network deployment
• Advanced knowledge of:
  • Managed switches, firewalls, VLANs, and routing
  • Virtual server environments (VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox)
  • Backup, recovery, and redundancy systems
• Strong understanding of industrial cybersecurity principles and risk mitigation
• Proven ability to execute infrastructure deployments in municipal, federal, or industrial environments
• Ability to pass DoD background checks and drug screening
• Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving and criminal record
• Willingness to travel and support high-priority commissioning events as required

Preferred Certifications

The following certifications are preferred but not required:

• CISSP, Security+, or equivalent cybersecurity certification
• VMware, Microsoft Server, or equivalent infrastructure certifications
• ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate
• OSHA 30 and/or EM 385-1 safety certificate