The position requires both design and implementation skills. The successful candidate must be able to work with clients to determine network requirements and to implement new technology into their existing networks. A focus on industrial network security must be used when designing and implementing networks. Maintaining and improving the internal corporate network will also be a large part of this position. The candidate should also enjoy teaching others and working within a team environment.

Why work here?:

• Established company with multiple offices
• Great company culture
• Excellent compensation, base plus bonus!
• Full benefits and company pay employees premiums!
• 401k matching
• Variation of industries including energy, water, food and beverage, manufacturing, baggage handling, mining, and more

Responsibilities:

• Install, setup, and configure complex network environments including Cisco switches, routers, access points, and other devices vital to business and industrial operations
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues and outages in a wired (802.3) and wireless (802.11) TCP/IP network.
• Identify and recommend mitigation strategies for network threats and risks.
• Assist in the design and implementation of network security equipment such as firewalls, rule sets, and ACLs.
• Create and maintain configuration documentation for networks.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and coordinate with third-party vendor interaction for resolution
• Troubleshoot/Repair/Manage system and network components including network infrastructure including Cisco switches, servers, UPS, NTP Servers
• Fiber and Ethernet network design and configuration including routing, VLANS, network security, etc.
• Administer network servers and services including active directory, policy administration, security, asset management, file servers, etc. when needed
• Network audits at customer facilities for industrial network security and network improvements
• Penetration testing of internal and client systems and networks
• Training of engineering staff for IT-related technologies

Required Skills:

• Experience in implementing secure network infrastructure both from the ground up and incorporating into existing systems
• Understanding of IP protocols and the ability to analyze communication patterns through the inspection of network traffic
• Knowledge of tools and strategies used to defend communication networks against cyber-attacks
• Experience in configuration and managing LAN equipment, such as routers, switches, firewalls, and VOIP
• Knowledge of industrial protocol standards (e.g., DNP3, MODBUS, ETHERNET/IP, OPC, etc.)
• Knowledge of NERC-CIP, NIST, ISA99, and ICS-CERT security standards and requirements
• Experience in network and vulnerability assessments
• Knowledge of non-ethernet industrial networks and media such as ControlNet, DeviceNet, Modbus, Profibus, etc. is a plus
• Understanding of mesh networking topologies, design, and configuration
• Knowledge of cloud computing and storage especially as it applies to network security
• Proficient skills in handling customer relations
• Proficient scripting skills (e.g., LUA, Python, Powershell)
• Need to be a confident communicator and possess excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Availability to travel and obtain a passport

Qualifications:

• CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE certification, or equivalent experience supporting Cisco or equivalent managed switches, routers, and firewalls
• Certifications or experience and training in network security. Preferably Industrial Network Security. Certifications of GICSP, GSEC, CISSP, CISM, Security preferred
• Experience with, or certifications in implementing, administering, and troubleshooting secure network infrastructures in an industrial environment
• Demonstrated ability to perform hands-on configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of switches, routers, firewalls, servers, and workstations
• Experience with implementing supporting wireless infrastructure
• Must be able to work well in a team environment
• Four-year degree in CIS, MIS, or similar, or 5 years of successful Industrial networking experience
• 3 years in a lead role in a company’s IT or OT department
• Ability to travel 20-25%