Vantage Data CentersRemote
Senior Automation Engineer OT, NA
United States of America
Full Time
6 days ago
$150,000 - $160,000 USD
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Key skills
OT automation engineeringOT/ICS networksIndustrial firewallsCisco Stratix switchesRockwell Automation hardwaresoftwareInductive Automation Ignition SCADAEthernet/IP networksDLR topologyREP topologyIndustrial cybersecurity standardsISA/IEC 62443Network diagnosticsVirtualization platformsActive DirectoryDNSDomain ControllersTroubleshootingAnalytical skillsPurdue Model Reference ArchitectureJavaScriptPythonCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
Vantage Data Centers is a leader in data center design and operation, providing innovative solutions for hyperscalers and cloud providers. They are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for their Operational Technology team to develop, plan, and execute OT networks and infrastructure, ensuring cybersecurity and network services for OT systems. The role involves collaborating with various teams, troubleshooting automation systems, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards.
Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and maintain OT networks using Cisco Stratix switches and industrial firewalls
- Configure and maintain OT network switches, firewalls and security solutions to include troubleshooting, upgrading, and maintaining
- Implement and troubleshoot DLR and REP topologies for high availability and fault tolerance
- Implement and manage security controls and technologies specific to OT environments, such as intrusion detection systems (IDS), firewalls, and network monitoring tools
- Develop and support automation solutions using Rockwell Automation PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, etc.)
- Build and maintain SCADA systems using Inductive Automation Ignition, including tag configuration, scripting, and dashboard development
- Collaborate with IT and OT teams to ensure secure and reliable integration between enterprise and plant floor systems
- Collaborate with compliance teams to conduct assessments and audits
- Perform network diagnostics, monitoring, and performance tuning
- Maintain documentation for network architecture, PLC programs, and SCADA configurations
- Support commissioning and startup activities for new automation systems
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and best practices in OT environments
- Experienced in IEC-62443, NIST 800-82, and all other industrial cybersecurity standards
- Support the start-up and testing of complex control systems that are tied to the OT network
- Collaborate with members of the Design, Engineering, and Construction team during projects, as well as members of the Reliability Engineering team
- Provide 24/7/365 tier 2 support to the Automation Services team on a rotating basis for network issues
- Additional duties as assigned by management
Requirements:
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Automation or related field experience
- 5+ years of experience in OT automation engineering, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Experienced in OT/ICS networks and security including firewalls and switches
- Strong knowledge of Rockwell Automation hardware and software platforms
- Hands-on experience with Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA software
- Proficiency in configuring and managing Stratix switches, industrial firewalls, and Ethernet/IP networks
- Deep understanding of DLR, REP, and other industrial networking protocols
- Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity principles and standards (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443)
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
- Experience working with virtualization platforms, Active Directory, DNS, and Domain Controllers
- Knowledge of the Purdue Model Reference Architecture
- Travel is expected to be 25% but may increase over time as the business evolves
- Certifications in Rockwell Automation, Cisco Industrial Networking, or Ignition SCADA
- Experience with virtualization, edge computing, and IIoT technologies
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for SCADA customization
- Experience with one or more of the following: Building Management Systems (BMS), Mobile, Architectures including Windows or Linux server software and technologies, HA and redundancy configurations, Cloud and virtualization software and services, Hyper scaling
- A working knowledge of industrial control systems (e.g., Distributed Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controller (PLCs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), etc.)
- Travel required is expected to be up to 25% but may increase over time as the business evolves