Network Engineer (579)
- Employer
- Civica Rx
- Location
- Petersburg, VA
- Posted date
- Aug 7, 2026
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- Discipline
- Information Technology, Applications/Technical Support, Network Administration, System Administration
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- BioCapital
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Job Details
We are seeking a skilled Mid-Level Network Engineer to support and enhance the network and infrastructure environment within our pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This role ensures secure, reliable connectivity for both IT and OT systems, supports GMP/GxP-regulated operations, and maintains high availability across production-critical networks.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with FortiGate firewalls, Cisco switching, Meraki wireless, and core infrastructure platforms including Windows Server, Linux, VMware, NetApp, Veeam, and TrueNAS.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain, monitor, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure across IT and OT environments.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to LAN, WLAN, routing, switching, firewalls, and VPN connectivity.
Support and optimize Meraki wireless networks, including RF tuning and interference mitigation.
Ensure high network uptime for manufacturing systems, including OT devices, SCADA, and automation equipment.
Provide support for Windows Server and Linux systems as they relate to network services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, file services, authentication).
Implement and maintain network segmentation strategies between IT and OT environments.
Configure and manage FortiGate firewalls, including policies, NAT, VPNs, and security profiles.
Support air-gapped and isolated network solutions for regulated manufacturing systems.
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce security standards and respond to vulnerabilities.
Support VMware environments, including ESXi hosts, vCenter, NSX and virtual networking.
Assist with storage administration for NetApp and TrueNAS platforms.
Support backup and recovery operations using Veeam.
Work with server and storage teams to ensure network alignment, performance, and availability.
Operate within GMP/GxP frameworks, ensuring all network and infrastructure changes follow validated processes.
Create and maintain network diagrams, configuration documentation, and asset inventories.
Follow ITIL processes for incident, change, and problem management.
Install, configure, and maintain Cisco switches, including VLANs, trunking, STP, QoS, and port security.
Run and terminate network cabling (Cat6, fiber) to support plant operations.
Assist with network expansions, upgrades, and lifecycle management.
Work closely with manufacturing, automation, and OT engineering teams to support production systems.
Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support for critical incidents.
Identify opportunities to improve network performance, reliability, and security.
Required Qualifications
3–6 years of hands-on experience as a Network Engineer or similar role.
Strong experience with:
FortiGate firewalls, Cisco switches & Meraki wireless
Working knowledge of:
Windows, Linux Server administration & networking tools
VMware (ESXi, vCenter, NSX & virtual networking)
NetApp and/or TrueNAS storage systems, Veeam backup and recovery
Solid understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols, DHCP, DNS, VPNs, and network security fundamentals.
Experience supporting OT networks in manufacturing or industrial environments.
Familiarity with GMP/GxP requirements and validated system change control.
Ability to create and maintain network diagrams using Visio or similar tools.
Working knowledge of ITIL processes.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise networking, with a proven track record of leading complex infrastructure projects.
Knowledge of industrial protocols (Modbus, Profinet, OPC-UA).
Certifications such as CCNA, Network+, Fortinet NSE, Meraki CMNA, or VMware VCTA.
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments.
Strong communication and documentation abilities.
Ability to work cross-functionally with IT, OT, automation, and manufacturing teams.
Analytical mindset with strong troubleshooting skills.
Comfortable working in fast-paced, uptime-critical environments.
Company
Civica Rx is the nonprofit solution for reliable supplies of quality generic medications. Established by U.S. member hospitals and philanthropic organizations, Civica is the only pharmaceutical company created for the express purpose of preventing and mitigating drug shortages, ensuring the affordable supply of essential medications used in America’s ERs, ICUs and during surgeries. As of January 2025, Civica has provided more than 200 million units of medications to help treat over 90 million patients.
Civica is making significant progress in bringing its new state-of-the-art Virginia sterile injectable manufacturing facility online. This facility will produce a steady supply of more than three dozen drugs currently in or near shortage status. It will also produce affordable biosimilar insulins, ensuring all Americans have access to lower cost, quality insulins, regardless of their insurance status.
The growing team on site is completing the various qualification and regulatory steps needed to bring each of the facility’s existing filling lines – one for vials and another for pre-filled syringes – to full operation and is installing a third line that will supply pre-filled pen cartridges. Combined, these three production lines will produce more than 200 million units annually, which will tremendously impact the availability and cost of these medicines throughout the country.