OT Security Engineer with IT Business Overlap

Albemarle Corporation; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is hiring for an OT Security Engineer in Silverpeak, Nevada. This hybrid role involves maintaining cybersecurity, supporting networking solutions, and ensuring reliable IT-OT systems. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in IT and OT administration and be familiar with cybersecurity frameworks. This position supports both operational technology and information technology, crucial for manufacturing processes.

Benefits

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT and OT system administration, development, and maintenance.
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and assessments.
• Strong understanding of network structures and IT-OT integration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cybersecurity posture and support secure networking solutions.
• Troubleshoot problems and perform routine administration.
• Document site-specific IT and OT systems, configurations, and processes.

Skills

IT and OT system administration

Cybersecurity solutions

Network administration

Technical troubleshooting

Education

4 Year degree in a STEM associated field

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Process Control Systems

Job description

Be an essential element to a brighter future.We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.**Job Description**Albemarle is hiring for an OT Security Engineer. This position is hybrid and located in Silverpeak, Nevada.**General** At Albemarle, IT support for a manufacturing site follows industry standard ITIL support level hierarchy concepts. The OTS (Operational Technology Security) Engineer role falls under Tier I / II support in the hierarchy. The role requires proficiency with OT systems, along with hands-on experience in system implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance. The OTS Engineer is responsible for maintaining the cybersecurity posture and supporting secure networking solutions, ensuring system reliability and upkeep, while collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency. At small sites, this position also covers on-premise Tier I support for business functions. This position is supported by Tier II and above resources remotely.**Function** The position supports PCS (Process Control Systems), PIMS (Process Information Management Systems), Lab Systems, LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems), and Analytics Systems from an IT-OT Infrastructure standpoint. Included in the support structure is the integration of IT (Business Network) and OT Systems. This role also assists in the design, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of the IT-OT networks and systems throughout these areas. The role troubleshoots problems, identifies solutions, and performs routine administration at the infrastructure level and assists application owners at the software level at both the OT and IT levels.The position is responsible for the efficient performance, administrative maintenance, and “boots-on-the-ground” level support of IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operations Technology) systems in manufacturing site production and research areas. The role involves overseeing general technical processes to ensure optimal performance & operation while maintaining the security posture to minimize cyber exposure risk.The role works closely with site operations, maintenance, R&T personnel, PIMS / LIMS application administrators, and IT personnel.**Knowledge and Experience*** 5+ years of experience in IT and OT system administration, development, and maintenance.* Install and Maintain IT and OT Baseline Hardware, Software, and Cybersecurity Solutions* Implement Security Architectures for OT environments, ensuring effective network segmentation, access controls, and threat detection mechanisms* Installation of IT and OT cybersecurity hardware and software packages along with routine maintenance activities. Possess a working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems, installing/uninstalling applications, and the various components associated with Process Control Systems, PIMS, Lab Systems, LIMS, and Analytics. Experience with the various components associated with Process Control Systems, Lab Systems, and Analytics* Experience in the usage and maintenance of PIMS (Process Information Management Systems) and LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems). Possess an understanding of relational database structures, theories, principles, and practices.* System Maintenance: Execute routine maintenance tasks, updates, and patches on IT and OT systems to uphold peak performance and security* Technical Support: Provide ITIL Level 1/2 technical assistance and troubleshooting for OT systems, including hardware, software, networks, and industrial equipment. Provide ITIL Level 1 boots-on-the-ground technical assistance and troubleshooting for IT systems (work requiring a physical presence).* System Maintenance: Execute routine maintenance tasks, updates, patches, and assess vulnerability alerts on IT and OT systems to maintain peak performance and security.* Network Administration: Possess a good understanding of network structures, theories, principles, and practices. Maintain a working knowledge of and monitor site IT-OT networks and dataflows, including LAN, WAN, and industrial networks, to secure segmentation, stability, reliability, and availability. Track and maintain OT system IP assignments. Have a working knowledge of DHCP on the Business Network.* Asset Management: HAM (Hardware Asset Management) and SAM (Software Asset Management) Maintain an inventory of OT assets, encompassing hardware, software licenses, and industrial equipment, ensuring proper documentation and tracking.* System Integration: Assist in the integration of new IT and OT systems, applications, and technologies into existing infrastructure, ensuring compatibility and secure operation.* Documentation: Collect, develop, and maintain documentation, procedures, and technical manuals relating to site specific IT and OT systems, configurations, and processes. Work with Maintenance and Capital project teams to insure system documentation reflects “as installed” accuracy.* Audit: Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISA 62443). Work with Internal and/or External Audit to complete security assessments: Help conduct in-depth assessments and vulnerability analyses of IT and OT infrastructure, guiding the identification of potential weaknesses and the prioritization of mitigation efforts.**Preferred Qualifications*** A 4 Year degree in a STEM associated field or equivalent experience* In depth knowledge of Secure Network Architectures in IT (Business) and OT Environments (Industrial Controls, Lab Systems, etc.)* Baseline or better Network Design / Management Certifications such as* CCENT (or similar)* NETWORK+ (or similar)* ISA CAP (or regional similar) Training and/or Certifications* NIST (or similar) Training and/or Certifications* Experience with Hypervisors including VMware, Hyper-V, and AHV* OT Cybersecurity Assessment and Cybersecurity Program implementation and planning* Experience in interaction with Internal and External Audit teams**Key Responsibilities** Infrastructure* Responsible for assisting in compliance to corporate IT-OT Security Policies and Standards* Maintenance of system design documentation and asset inventories of the site IT/OT environment (including the OT DMZ, Process Control Networks, and Laboratory Networks).* Maintenance of Architecture and Dataflow Diagrams for OT network systems including interconnections into IT Business network.* Ability to create and maintain clearly written technical, user, and system documentation.* Support the administration of a virtual environment including Host Hardware, Hypervisor, and Virtual Machines.* Assist with and maintain site specific client software installation procedures for PIMS and LIMS related applications. Work with other site and corporate IT to support deployment and roll out of those applications. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures pertaining to these tasks.* Follow Albemarle Policy and Processes for change control, application support, and proper escalation of violations.* Coordinate and assist with the execution of backup and recovery processes.* Provide technical maintenance of IT and OT systems pertaining to Network Infrastructure and Endpoint management.System Management* Support IT to be able to complete tasks remotely. Assist remote IT operations with tasks requiring on-premise actions.* Responsible for compliance with the corporate OS patching policy within the OT DMZ, Process Control, Lab System, and any other site-specific OT System environments.* Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the Endpoint & Anti-Virus (AV) solution within the OT DMZ, Process Control, Lab