Site IT Manager

Albemarle•Pasadena, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Albemarle is hiring for a Site IT Manager in Pasadena, TX. The position will be in office 5 days a week. The Manager is responsible for the full scope of Information Technology (IT) and Operations Technology (OT) services at the Pasadena manufacturing site. This role combines traditional Site IT Manager responsibilities with hands-on Operational Technology Systems (OTS) leadership, ensuring reliable, secure, and Albemarle policy compliant IT‑OT environments that directly support manufacturing, laboratory, and business operations. The position serves as the primary on‑site authority for IT and OT systems, acting as the bridge between site operations, maintenance, engineering, laboratory teams, and corporate IT. The role emphasizes manufacturing OT systems, cybersecurity, IT‑OT integration, and on‑site technical leadership while maintaining accountability for service delivery, governance, and people/vendor management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
7–10 years of progressive experience in IT operations, including manufacturing or industrial environments
5+ years of experience supporting OT systems, system administration, and IT‑OT integration
Experience managing IT service delivery, vendors, and technical staff
Strong understanding of ITIL processes, change management, and project management methodologies
Working knowledge of system security practices and cybersecurity frameworks
OT cybersecurity architectures and secure industrial networking
PCS, PIMS, LIMS, laboratory, and analytics systems
Windows operating systems, endpoint management, and virtualization platforms
Network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, and segmented environments

Nice To Haves

Certifications or training in OT or network security (e.g., NIST, ISA/IEC 62443, Network+, CCENT or similar)
ITIL Foundations certified or greater
Experience with hypervisors such as VMware, Hyper‑V, or AHV
Experience supporting audits and cybersecurity assessments in industrial environments

Responsibilities

Site IT team leader and IT services owner
OT systems management and cybersecurity
IT-OT network integration and architecture support
Manufacturing, laboratory, and analytics systems support
Hands-on Tier I/II on‑site support with escalation to remote Tier II/III teams
Act as the primary IT and OT point of contact for Pasadena site leadership and manufacturing operations
Manage and coordinate the full range of IT services, including infrastructure, endpoints, networks, telecommunications, security, and OT platforms
Provide direction, coaching, and performance management for site IT/OT team members and contractors
Ensure adherence to corporate IT and OT strategies, standards, policies, and change management processes
Serve as site IT coordinator accountable for incidents, request fulfillment, and service level agreements (SLAs)
Maintain the cybersecurity posture of OT environments, minimizing cyber exposure risk while ensuring operational reliability
Implement and maintain secure OT architectures including segmentation, access controls, and monitoring
Execute or support system maintenance, patching, and vulnerability remediation for OT systems including PCS, PIMS, LIMS, lab, and analytics platforms
Maintain compliance with corporate OS patching, endpoint protection, and antivirus policies across OT environments
Oversee and support IT‑OT network environments including LAN, WAN, industrial networks, and OT DMZs
Maintain architecture diagrams, dataflow documentation, and IP addressing for IT and OT systems
Support virtual environments including host hardware, hypervisors, and virtual machines used in OT and manufacturing systems
Ensure integration of new IT and OT systems align with corporate architecture and security standards
Provide Tier I/II on‑site technical support for IT –OT systems and physical infrastructure requiring local presence
Act as escalation owner for site IT or OT incidents, coordinating with corporate service owners and vendors to restore services
Support global IT teams by executing on‑premise activities that cannot be performed remotely
Maintain accurate inventories of IT and OT hardware, software, licenses, and industrial assets (HAM/SAM)
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and on‑site service delivery
Develop, maintain, and audit site‑specific documentation, procedures, and “as‑installed” system records
Participate in and lead IT‑OT related capital and operational projects supporting manufacturing growth and modernization
Coordinate with Capital Projects, Maintenance, Engineering, R&T, and Lab teams to support evolving system needs
Track operational metrics and drive continuous improvement in service quality and system reliability