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About The Position

Requirements

• Four-year degree in CIS, MIS, or a similar field, or seven years of successful industrial networking experience.
• At least five years leading a company’s internal IT or OT department.
• CCNP or CCIE certification, or equivalent experience supporting Cisco or equivalent managed switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing secure network infrastructure from the ground up and within existing systems.
• Complete understanding of IP protocols and ability to analyze network traffic to understand communication patterns.
• Working knowledge of industrial protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, EtherNet/IP, and OPC.
• Complete understanding of NERC CIP, NIST, and ISA/IEC 62443 security standards.
• Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Lua.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills, and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to travel and obtain a passport.

Nice To Haves

• Network security certifications such as GICSP, GSEC, CISSP, or CISM.
• Experience in the energy vertical, such as solar PV, BESS, or utility projects.
• Experience with Fortinet or Palo Alto Networks firewalls and OT visibility platforms such as Claroty or Nozomi Networks.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and support secure communication networks for clients and Vertech.
• Design and implement network security equipment, including firewalls, rule sets, and access control lists.
• Architect segmented industrial networks using the Purdue Model and ISA/IEC 62443 zones and conduits.
• Install, set up, and configure Cisco switches, routers, access points, and other devices used in business and industrial operations.
• Design secure, highly available networks for solar PV and battery energy storage sites, including SCADA, power plant control, and secure remote access.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues and outages in wired and wireless TCP/IP networks, coordinating with third-party vendors when needed.
• Perform network audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing at client facilities, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support client NERC CIP compliance through network documentation, access controls, and reporting.
• Act as technical lead on network projects, lead small teams, and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Support and improve Vertech’s internal corporate network.
• Lead internal training and write case studies and articles to share expertise.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including a bonus plan.
• Benefits, including a 401(k), with no more than a four-week waiting period.
• Personal development and a path for growth.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Flexible work schedule and work-from-home options for numerous roles.