Sr Operational Technology Network Architect
Sr Operational Technology Network Architect
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Title: Sr. Operational Technology Network Architect
Location: Manasses VA
Position: Hybrid (3 days onsite/2 days remote)
Duration: 6 Months Contract to hire
Work Authorization: Green Card/USC
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Design and implement OT network architecture for industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technologies.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure integration between IT and OT environments.
- Develop and enforce network security policies and protocols for OT systems.
- Monitor and analyze network performance and security incidents.
- Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability assessments specific to OT environments.
- Define and configure ring topologies for all OT Core network sites and firewall policies to restrict traffic flow between segments and prevent unauthorized access to OT assets.
- Deploy redundancy and resilience mechanisms for critical OT switches to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operation.
- Establish backup and restore procedures for Extreme network switch configurations and firmware specifically for the OT network.
- Develop failover and recovery plans tailored to the OT network environment.
- Document the DR plan for the OT network switching infrastructure including procedures configurations contact information and recovery strategies.
- Stay updated on industry trends emerging technologies and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that the DR plan for the OT network complies with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements such as NERC CIP standards or industryspecific regulations governing OT security and resilience.
- Assist/Support other networkrelated tasks/requirements as directed by management.
- Available OnCall to assist with trouble tickets as needed.
- Manage projects and deliver on time with periodic status reports to management.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years of experience in network design and architecture preferably in OT environments.
- Experience with industrial protocols (e.g. Modbus DNP3 OPC Ethernet/IP).
- Familiarity with IT/OT convergence principles.
DESIRED SKILLS
- Strong understanding of networking concepts including routing switching and firewall configurations.
- Proficiency in network monitoring and management tools.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for OT networks.
- Experience with industrial control systems (ICS) and SCADA systems.
MINIMUM TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge of design configuration installation testing and maintenance of local and wide area computer wired and wireless networks (Cisco Systems preferred).
- Knowledge of computer network characteristics network operating system software and network components
- Troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose/resolve network system problems.
- Ability to interpret and apply complex technical manuals and reference materials.
- Ability to assist with developing network security and related procedures; and performing network management activities.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree in computer science computer networks or a related field.
- Certification in related fields (CCNA CCNP) required. Security and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) and experience in Extreme network switches is a plus.
Employment Type
Full Time
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