Manager, Operational Technology Infrastructure

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +12 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop and sustain the strategy and roadmap for the OT network infrastructure.

• Oversee OT network infrastructure projects from the planning stage to deployment.

• Set standards for industrial networking and connectivity.

• Manage budgets for OT network infrastructure and maintain vendor relationships.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to the technical staff within the OT network.

• Design, implement, and support industrial Ethernet networks.

• Maintain solutions for manufacturing LAN, wireless, and remote connectivity.

• Ensure dependable communication among PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, MES platforms, historians, edge computing platforms, smart sensors, and IIoT devices.

• Assist with Industry 4.0 initiatives.

• Implement infrastructure for smart manufacturing solutions.

• Facilitate machine-to-machine communications.

• Support deployments of IoT and Industrial IoT technologies.

• Collaborate with engineering teams on automation projects.

• Safeguard OT environments in collaboration with the cybersecurity team.

• Ensure secure architecture and OT network segmentation.

• Support adherence to OT security frameworks.

• Coordinate activities for vulnerability remediation.

• Participate in activities related to OT incident response.

• Develop capabilities for monitoring and alerting the OT infrastructure.

• Establish service level objectives for manufacturing systems.

• Lead investigations into root causes and conduct incident reviews.

• Maintain procedures for disaster recovery and business continuity.

• Implement processes for asset lifecycle management.

• Act as the primary liaison between IT, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Controls, Maintenance, and Cybersecurity teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in supporting infrastructure, networking, or OT environments.

• 3+ years in a technical leadership or management position.

• Background in manufacturing environments.

• Experience in supporting industrial control systems.

• Strong knowledge of Industrial Ethernet.

• Proficient in Cisco or Fortinet networking.

• In-depth understanding of VLANs and routing.

• Strong grasp of wireless technologies.

• Solid understanding of industrial switches.

• Familiarity with PLC communications.

• Knowledge of SCADA systems.

• Comprehension of MES platforms.

• Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles.

• Experience with network monitoring tools.

• Familiar with remote access technologies.

• Preferred: Experience within the manufacturing industry.

• Preferred: Involvement with smart factory initiatives.

• Preferred: Experience in OT cybersecurity programs.

• Preferred: Fortinet certifications.

• Preferred: Cisco certifications.

• Preferred: Familiarity with ISA/IEC 62443 standards.

• Preferred: Experience in industrial automation.

• Preferred: Knowledge of Ignition SCADA.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation assistance will be available.

• Opportunities for growth and learning.

• Support for professional development.

• Chance to contribute and advance in a manufacturing setting.

• A workplace focused on innovation and collaboration.