ETS Network Specialist

Established in 2004, Prime Controls is a family-owned Systems Integration and l&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients' industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1300+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the South-Central United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

As an ETS Network Specialist, you will design, configure, and support industrial control system (ICS) networks across a variety of customer sites and industries. You will ensure secure, high-performance communications between control devices, servers, and remote systems, supporting both project execution and long-term infrastructure planning.

 

• →Design Layer 2/3 network architectures for control systems, including switch, router, cellular modems/routers, and firewall configurations
• →Install, configure, and support industrial switches (e.g., Cisco, Stratix, Hirschmann), VPNs, and VLANs
• →Implement network segmentation and security best practices per NIST 800-82 and/or ISA/IEC 62443 standards
• →Troubleshoot connectivity issues in client networks
• →Document network diagrams, IP schemes, and device inventories
• →Coordinate with project engineers and field personnel to deploy and validate networks during FAT/SAT
• →Maintain firewall rules and access control policies for control system integrity
• →Participate in client meetings to discuss networking strategy, cybersecurity, and schedules
• →Travel up to 50%

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in industrial networking or OT environments
• Working knowledge of routing, switching, and VLAN management
• Ability to terminate and troubleshoot ethernet cable as well as troubleshoot Fiber Optic
• Strong understanding of control system communication protocols and architecture
• Familiarity with industrial network security standards
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and supporting remote systems
• Excellent documentation and communication skills

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Networking, Engineering, or related field
• Industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CompTIA Network+, Stratix certifications)
• Experience in automation, SCADA, or process control environments
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks applicable to industrial automation and controls networks

This role includes a mix of office, facility, and occasional outdoor work. Day-to-day activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, using hands and arms, and communicating throughout the workday. Some tasks may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Depending on the assignment, the work environment may include moderate noise, outdoor weather conditions, heights, airborne particles, or electrical components. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.

As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.