Industrial Networking Services Specialist
Consolidated Electrical Distributors - Little Rock, AR
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Summary Job title: Industrial Networking Services Specialist Job ID: null Department: AIMM AR Location: null-null Description Summary: The AIMM Services Industrial Networking services specialist delivers assessments of clientsu2019 existing networking and security infrastructure with the view to develop, design and implement services that will provide a stable, secure, and long-term industrial network infrastructure within a production and automation control systems network. The role is to be closely involved with clients on a consultative basis to understand and implement programs that will have a meaningful and positive impact on their business. This will be a territory-defined role that reports to the AIMM Services Business Development Manager. Each network engineer will work closely with the services business development positions, account managers, location management and technical employees. Reports to: AIMM Services BDM Minimum Qualifications: + Bacheloru2019s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology or related technology driven degree. + Demonstrate strong interpersonal communications, organizational and written/verbal communication skills + Hands-on experience configuring IT equipment (Cisco, VMware, etc.) + Experience creating part number level bills of material for simple and complex network solutions + Minimum of 3+ years as Network Engineer or related jobs + Previous experience working as part of a large, multi-disciplinary team completing full project life-cycle implementations + Exposure to Industrial Control Systems including PLC, HMI/SCADA, plant historian, motor control, motion control, etc. technology and applications (Rockwell or comparable platforms) ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES: + Demonstrate Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills required + Demonstrate an ability to influence and guide team members when required Preferred Qualifications: u2022Network Engineering Certification (CCENT, CCNA Routing and Switching/Wireless, CINS Cisco Industrial Networking Specialist, VCA, VCP, GICSP) u2022Understanding of CPwE DIG (Converged Plantwide Ethernet Design and Implementation Guide) u2022Understanding of ISA, ANSI, NEMA, NEC and NIST standards. Working Conditions: + Flexibility for travel 50% -75% is required and within the given geographical area. + CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer/ Disability and Veteran status Supervisory Responsibilities: No Essential Job Functions: u2022Perform u2018hands-onu2019 network/cybersecurity/wireless assessment, design and implementation of simple and complex process automation and/or discrete controls networks for a variety of automated manufacturing processes and equipment u2022Follow scope of work to complete documented service offerings at client sites. u2022Follow or exceed client site safety and work requirements. u2022Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences. u2022Articulate the value of service offerings to clients u2022Identify clientu2019s needs and goals that may be outside of original scope of work u2022Document work activities in an appropriate and professional report format. u2022Assist in development of new services through client understanding and provide feedback, technical education, seminars, webinars, etc. u2022Write detailed documentation that include user needs, system specifications, observed issues with remediation recommendations or implementation requirements in order to develop or modify network and/or control system infrastructure. Commercial u2022Develop relationships across each client from their plant OT through to the IT employees assisting them to achieve their IoT strategy u2022Ability to accurately articulate the requirements and priorities of both IT and OT stakeholders u2022Present technical findings to non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organization to gain buy-in around both the concepts and the value of acting on design changes. CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability Veteran Benefits: Benefits available for this position are: + Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions + Disability Insurance + Life Insurance + 401(k) + Paid Sick Leave + Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation + Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) + Teledoc + Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave
Created: 2026-02-09