OT Network & Systems Administrator II

Role Overview

• Design network infrastructure and make recommendations to support client needs.
• Create Layer 1, 2, 3 drawings to depict the network.
• Create an IP address spreadsheet for all devices on the network.
• Define firewall rules to facilitate the necessary secure communication between devices.
• Configure, test, and troubleshoot network equipment using industry best practices for secure networks.
• Configure firewalls to allow only desired traffic between devices (common vendors are Fortinet, Palo Alto).
• Coordinate and troubleshoot VPN tunnels to allow remote traffic.
• Configure network switches (common vendors are Cisco, SEL, Hirschmann, Antaira).
• Support engineers and clients with communication issues as they arise.
• Configure client servers under the supervision of a Lead Administrator.
• Installation of operating systems (Windows and Linux).
• Installation of SCADA applications (Ignition and others).
• Installation of historian database (Microsoft SQL, MySQL, MariaDB).
• Configuration of Virtual Machines.
• Configure Network Attached Storage (NAS) or recovery solutions.
• Take ownership of quality and participate in QC checks of designs and configurations.
• Fosters strong client relationships, demonstrating responsiveness both within the organization and externally, with regular client engagement.
• Prepare reports and correspondence concerning the direction of assigned projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or combination of education and experience in lieu of degree with relevant industry experience along with related professional network certifications (CCNA, Network+, VCTA-DCV, etc.)
• Strong communication skills are required to maintain positive client relationships.
• Attention to detail and strong time management skills.
• Hands-on experience with design, implementation, and maintenance of all aspects of network environment including routers, firewalls, switching and wireless.
• Understanding and experience with NERC CIP standards and how the control environment impacts both the business and IT/OT processes and systems is preferred.
• Experience working in the electric utility industry or other industrial network environments with exposure to SCADA devices or protective relays is strongly preferred.
• Proficient understanding of setting up or overseeing physical or virtual servers, with a preference for experience in Hyper Converged Solutions or alternative redundant server configurations (such as VMware VSAN and others).
• Basic understanding of multiple communication protocols (DNP/Modbus/IEC61850/TCP/UDP) and physical communication mediums (RS232, RS485, copper, fiber, etc.).
• Experience in Network security, Vulnerability management, Asset management, Network security architecture and Network hardening is preferred.
• Experience with Wireshark, Linux, VMware, Hyper-V, Visio, PuTTY, SolarWinds is a plus.

Tech Stack

• Firewalls
• Linux
• MariaDB
• MySQL
• SQL
• Switching
• VMware

Benefits

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture