Sr Applications Development Analyst

Description

This engineer will design, deploy, manage, and optimize network systems—including LAN/WLAN/IOT environments, Special Use Networks (SUN), factory automation integrations, and next-generation AI-based semiconductor systems. You will operate in a fast-paced, highly technical setting supporting modern manufacturing equipment, automation platforms, and secure network segmentation.

BEPC is actively seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support one of our client’s most mission-critical semiconductor manufacturing sites in Richardson, TX. This role provides both architectural and operational support for advanced IT/OT (Information Technology / Operational Technology) infrastructure used in high-performance semiconductor production.

• Support migration from global authentication to local domain controller authentication.
• Implement and deploy new network technologies including switches, wireless systems, firewalls, and monitoring tools.
• Collaborate with process, equipment, and advanced manufacturing engineering teams for factory-floor equipment integration.
• Provide hands-on operational support for on-premises network infrastructure across enterprise, manufacturing, and sensor-level communications.
• Maintain network documentation including topology maps, configuration records, and logs.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and network automation workflows.
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize network health, availability, and capacity.
• Attend and support daily tier meetings with manufacturing systems teams.
• Design, deploy, and support Special Use Networks (SUN) to isolate and secure critical manufacturing systems.
• Participate in cross-functional calls with corporate IT, manufacturing engineering, and factory operations.
• Troubleshoot network performance across all layers of the IT/OT stack.
• Security hardening of network devices
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with corporate and semiconductor security standards.

Requirements

Note: W2 only — No C2C or C2H candidates

• Experience with multi-vendor ecosystems (Cisco, Arista, Dell, Palo Alto)
• Industrial network experience (DMZ layers, redundant designs, secure remote access)
• Strong understanding of factory-floor (OT Level 2/3) and IT (Level 3.5/4) network integration
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• SCADA, MES, industrial protocols
• Routing/switching, NAT
• ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools
• 5+ years supporting enterprise or industrial network environments
• PowerShell scripting (2+ years)
• Experience in:
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and support organizational change
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field
• Strong understanding of IT/OT convergence, including:
• Advanced degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Rubrik, Veeam, Commvault, Zerto
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching
• Strong documentation skills (network diagrams, automation scripts, architecture documentation)
• CI/CD integration for network changes
• Excellent communication skills and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Highly proactive, self-motivated, and capable of operating with minimal supervision
• Equipment automation and integration
• CCNA certification or higher
• VLANs, subnetting, DNS/DHCP
• Tanium, CHEF, or network patching tools

Benefits

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Pay Rate: $65.00 – $72.00 per hour (Determined by experience, paid weekly)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance