Senior Computer and Network Infrastructure Engineer

As a Senior Computer and Network Infrastructure Engineer your role involves coordinating projects and improvements ensuring the successful deployment of Distributed Control Systems IT Infrastructure (Servers and Workstations Networks Virtualization Software Deployment and Cybersecurity) for process industries automation (such as Pharmaceutical Chemical Oil & Gas and Refining).

In this role you will undertake project design implementation and factory acceptance test phases and will also be responsible for crafting documents developed for our customers within our project team according to agreed planning and functional requirements. You will support the Project Team in completing project-related engineering work and be accountable for the assigned scope.

We look forward to seeing your application!

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• To provide high-quality engineering solutions for DeltaV DCS and other Emerson Software cybersecurity and industrial automation projects ensuring alignment with customer requirements.

• To perform software installation configuration and testing based on customer specifications and user documentation.

• To guarantee the technical accuracy of software and instrumentation including all related documentation and project work.

• To implement and test project requirements independently based on technical specifications.

• To coordinate and manage internal tests factory acceptance tests customer site start-ups and acceptance tests to ensure seamless execution.

• To support the preparation of project proposals particularly those related to IT systems and Cybersecurity solutions.

• To assist in preparing detailed reports for the Project Manager with an action plan to complete the project on time within budget and successfully.

• To actively share knowledge and guidelines with the engineering team and the wider organization to foster continuous improvement.

• To identify areas for process improvement automation and enhancements in engineering solutions.

• To adapt to changing project requirements and fulfill other duties as assigned while maintaining a focus on safety quality and compliance.

Who You Are:

You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond customer expectations. You gain the confidence and trust of others easily. You understand that different situations may call for different approaches. You quickly and significantly act in fact-changing unexpected situations. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization.

For This Role You Will Need:

• Bachelors degree in a technical field such as Automation Telecommunications Electrical Engineering Computer Science or Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience

• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in completing IT infrastructure projects preferably within process industries and having strong technical competence:

  • Virtualization (VMware Hyper-V) Managing virtualized environments ensuring high availability optimizing performance and solving infrastructure issues.

  • Networking & Segmentation Crafting and coordinating VLANs firewalls subnets and industrial network segmentation to ensure secure and efficient communication within operational and information technology settings.

  • DCS & Industrial Automation Understanding DCS architectures integrating with IT/OT infrastructure and ensuring secure and reliable system operation.

  • Windows Server Administration Setting up and coordinating Active Directory GPOs DNS DHCP WSUS and applying security hardening techniques.

  • Cybersecurity & Compliance (IEC 62443 NIST CIS Controls) Implementing endpoint protection network security policies and ensuring compliance with industrial cybersecurity standards.

  • Storage & Backup Solutions (SAN NAS RAID Acronis Veeam) Designing resilient storage architectures and backup strategies for disaster recovery and business continuity.

  • Firewall & Perimeter Security (Checkpoint Palo Alto Fortinet Cisco ASA) Configuring and managing firewall rules VPNs IDS/IPS and intrusion prevention systems for OT/IT environments.

  • Patch Management & Software Deployment Managing Windows updates security patches and automating deployment processes using SCCM MDT or PowerShell.

  • Monitoring & Fixing (PRTG SolarWinds Splunk Wireshark) Implementing network and system monitoring tools to proactively detect and resolve performance or security issues.

  • Automating infrastructure deployment and integrating hybrid cloud solutions where applicable. DCS and/or PLC System Administration Virtualization Cybersecurity IT infrastructure.

  • Foundational knowledge of AI technologies algorithms and frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow Python) with the ability to apply AI for improving network and infrastructure performance.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Proficient in English with a third European language preferred (written and verbal).

• Computer literate (MS Office) with software programming skills.

• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and principles including machine learning neural networks and data analysis. Experience with AI-powered tools or platforms is a plus

• Willingness to travel with a European focus mainly for shorter periods (up to 25%) as required.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectives because we know that phenomenal ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results!