OT Engineer

TEKsystems•Santa Fe, TX

12h•$40 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

IT/OT Systems Engineer w/ Strong Firewall experience -strong network switch and firewall experience · This position will require field work inside the refinery process units. · Perform network administration on switches, routers, and firewall network devices. Most configuration activities will be Layer 2 switching with some occasional Layer 3 routing work. · Monitor network device health and identify issues using common industry toolsets. · Problem tracking, management, and resolution of issues in a 24/7 manufacturing location. The candidate will be called upon to perform duties during off-hours on occasion as needed. · Learn, understand and apply Standard Practices to OT infrastructure assets. · Engage in auditing, compliance, and risk assessment processes. Ensure network device inventory is accurate. · Administration of the physical IP cabling and IP address assignments to support the refinery OT communications. · Review and Update network diagrams to accurately represent the physical connected IP network infrastructure. · Identify, Analyze, and Elevate potential Cybersecurity events according to company procedures. · Experience with troubleshooting fiber connections, OTDR, etc.

Requirements

5 or more years of experience in IT infrastructure administration, specifically in the networking space supporting switches and routers.
Network support and log monitoring experience is required.
A firm understanding of computing security and reliability practices is required.
Strong written, verbal communication, and time management skills.
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
CCNA/CCNP or similar Cert.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in OT, Honeywell Experion, SCADA, or Refining environment beneficial.
Experience with Cisco, Tofino, and Checkpoint point Firewall devices a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform network administration on switches, routers, and firewall network devices.
Monitor network device health and identify issues using common industry toolsets.
Problem tracking, management, and resolution of issues in a 24/7 manufacturing location.
Learn, understand and apply Standard Practices to OT infrastructure assets.
Engage in auditing, compliance, and risk assessment processes.
Ensure network device inventory is accurate.
Administration of the physical IP cabling and IP address assignments to support the refinery OT communications.
Review and Update network diagrams to accurately represent the physical connected IP network infrastructure.
Identify, Analyze, and Elevate potential Cybersecurity events according to company procedures.
Troubleshooting fiber connections, OTDR, etc.