Operational Technology Infrastructure Manager

$108,000 - $138,000/Yr

Specialty Granules - Hagerstown, MD

Full-time

Hagerstown, MD

Mining (except Oil and Gas)

About the position

The Operational Technology Infrastructure Manager is a key role responsible for overseeing and managing the Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure across all SGI plants. This position will work closely with OT Controls Technicians at each plant to ensure a robust, secure, and efficient OT environment. The OT Infrastructure Manager will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between OT and IT, facilitating collaboration, and implementing best practices for infrastructure management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design, implementation, and maintenance of the OT network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and industrial communication protocols.
• Coordinate lifecycle management of OT hardware and software assets, including servers, PLCs, HMIs, and other industrial control systems. Ensure timely updates, patches, and backups.
• Coordinate the standardization of OT platforms and normalize data and metadata for integration with analysis and predictive platforms.
• Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect the OT infrastructure from cyber threats. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Work closely with plant-level OT Technicians to coordinate infrastructure changes, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Provide technical guidance and support.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for the OT infrastructure. Conduct regular testing and drills.
• Monitor the performance of the OT infrastructure and identify opportunities for optimization. Implement solutions to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with project managers and process engineers on OT-related projects. Provide input on infrastructure requirements and ensure seamless integration.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors for OT hardware, software, and services.
• Contribute to the development of the OT infrastructure roadmap and strategy. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in OT infrastructure management or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems, networking protocols, and cybersecurity.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications in networking, cybersecurity, or industrial control systems.
• Experience with cloud computing and virtualization technologies.
• Knowledge of ITIL or other IT service management frameworks.
• Familiarity with data analytics and machine learning.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Vacation package for all full-time permanent positions