IT Engineer Manager, OT Network Engineer

Job description

**THE BUSINESS**

This position is intended to convey to the new, independent company, to be named Solstice Advanced Materials when the separation occurs.

This is expected to occur in late 2025 or early 2026.

At Solstice Advanced Materials, we are committed to offering the highest value-add specialty solutions in the advanced materials sector.

Our goal is to solve our customers' most complex challenges through a robust and innovative product portfolio and by doing so, deliver exceptional value to our stakeholders.

We have identified actionable strategies to grow by expanding into new products and markets and through strategic acquisitions, while keeping our top operating margins.

Joining our team means becoming part of an organization which leverages its long-standing reputation to capture growth trends by investing in innovation and manufacturing enhancements and maintaining deep customer relationships.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values contributions and supports professional development.

With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the team is dedicated to delivering value and making a meaningful impact in advancing our customers' success.

Let’s make that impact together.

**THE POSITION**

As an **OT Network & Infrastructure Engineer,** you will be responsible for responsible for project and operational support of network infrastructure for Honeywell Advanced Materials Plant Control Networks (PCNs) and Solstice Advanced Materials ISC Plant Control Networks (upon conveyance in late 2025 or early 2026).

The candidate will be supporting all networks globally and will need to maintain safety protocols for all plants in the business as they will be travelling between them for project related work.

You will report directly to the Director IT, Site IT & OT leader who is also responsible for site IT leaders, OT support and project management.

This role may be remote for an appropriate internal candidate that is familiar with our operations, otherwise the role will be based out of our Houston location for proximity to our Gulf area plants.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ Configuration and management of switches, routers, firewalls, and other network devices to ensure reliable and secure connectivity between machines and control systems.
+ Monitoring of network performance, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with other teams to optimize the manufacturing process.
+ Key skills for this role include knowledge of industrial control systems, networking protocols, and cybersecurity best practices.
+ Support implementation of new technology stacks and migration of workloads from old hardware to new
+ Participate in calls with other members to address and troubleshoot infrastructure related issues.
+ Available at off hours to assist in critical support calls to prevent or restore network connectivity for manufacturing plants globally.
+ Travel up to 30% of your time, to our manufacturing sites to perform support or project related work on equipment in a manufacturing environment.

**YOU MUST HAVE**

+ 5+ years of experience as a network engineer with Cisco switchgear and Checkpoint firewalls (or equivalent)
+ 5+ years of experience of demonstrated network troubleshooting
+ 2+ years of experience with Visio or similar for creating networking diagrams
+ 2+ years of experience with dashboarding or analytics experience with network KPIs and logs
+ Ability to work within an Export Controlled environment with sensitive Intellectual Property and Process knowledge.
+ Demonstrated experience in network architecture, deployment and support of site wide networks
+ Demonstrated knowledge of all different fiber and copper types and their appropriate uses

**WE VALUE**

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
+ Experience with support of IT/OT systems, including network implementation & segmentation, PLC’s and field devices, and IT systems (i.e. Experion)
+ Experience with support of high virtualized compute infrastructure such as Dell VXRail, vSAN or similar
+ Strong interpersonal skills: excellent oral, written and collaborative communication skills and teaming
+ Skilled in partnering with internal customers at all levels to define problems, identify solutions, and facilitate change
+ The ability to partner effectively across IT teams, suppliers and business customers on cross-functional projects and process improvements
+ Self-motivated with a demonstrated bias for action
+ VMWare and Basic Windows troubleshooting experience

**BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL**

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays .For more Honeywell Benefits information visit: https://benefits.honeywell.com/

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

This was posted on June 27, 2025.

US PERSONS REQUIREMENTS
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition.

As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

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