Operational Technologist (OT) Network Specialist

Position Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Job Duties

• Oversees the day to day operation and stability of the entire OT network for both underground and surface networks
• Administers and manages the installation, configuration, and day to day planning and monitoring of all OT network infrastructure, operating systems, integrated applications and peripherals with support from network operations
• Maintain up to date drawings and documentation for all aspects of the OT networks including IT interfaces
• Administers and manages the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all the associated network devices including switches and PTP links.
• Designs and configures all OT network devices including switches, routers and firewalls (Does not include SCADA/HMI or PLC programming)
• Actively works with IT Security to develop, implement and enforce cyber security policies and procedures (Antivirus, Windows Updates, AAA Authentication, IDS)
• Woks with IT to administer DMZ and data flow between the Operations and Information network as well as outside networks when implementing SaaS
• Designs and configures all OT hardware devices including servers and workstations and applying updates and patches
• Administers Operations backup and recovery implementation (hardware and application software) including restoration and back up of network devices on Operations LAN
• Leads and troubleshoots all hardware and software related incidents as per defined SLA’s and vendor commitments
• Manages all vendors and service providers coordinating purchasing of all service products, and metric reporting
• Provides guidance and coaching to electrical and instrumentation support team in all appropriate related day-to-day OT network operation activities
• Creates and implements policies, procedures, and standards across all OT infrastructure platforms and ensures compliance with IT/OT policies and procedures to support corporate objectives
• Collaborates with business stakeholders, technology partners, vendors and support staff to select new solutions/technologies that meet business needs and align to the IT/OT architectural plan
• Ensures compliance with IT/OT audit functions related to network operations
• Responsible for all automation initiatives to streamline all processes and recovery procedures to improve service delivery and overall operational efficiency
• Participates as a subject matter expert for all Disaster Recovery activities
• Ensures compliance to legislative, regulatory and Health & Safety policies, procedures and standards
• May be required participate in on-call 7x24 support for key network systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• (Fiber splicing and the ability to work in conjunction with the electrical/instrumentation team to implement, repair and manage the network physical plant including fiber, copper and radio links.”)
• Energetic and enthusiastic team player committed to the overall success of OT/ IT and business organization
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to provide practical and/or innovative solutions to complex technical issues
• Strong written and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical information in an organized and concise way
• Ability to promote continuous improvement through innovation and technology
• Ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple projects and initiatives within established timelines