IT/OT Engineer - TEKsystems

Description:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is on a mission to restore the full rare earth supply chain to the United States of America. From electric cars to wind turbines and drones, rare earths are essential to the low-carbon, electrified technologies that power modern life. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people motivated to solve problems and affect change. Our values are grounded in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with an enduring commitment to our employees, community, and the environment. In the coming years, MP Materials will grow from a core materials and chemical processing company into a large industrial manufacturer. Our employees will lead this exciting transformation and grow professionally with us.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining the network infrastructure that supports our operational technology systems. This includes industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA systems, and other critical infrastructure. Your expertise will ensure the availability, integrity, and security of our OT networks, which are essential for our day-to-day operations.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess 5-7 years of I.T. and O.T. experience (Network Support, Systems Engineering, Systems Administration) and must have a proven ability with MP Materials core technologies.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design and implement network architectures for OT environments, ensuring high availability, reliability, and security.

• Work closely with cybersecurity teams to implement security measures and monitor OT networks for security threats.

• Collaborate with OT system operators and IT personnel to ensure seamless integration between IT and OT networks.

• Develop and maintain documentation for network configurations, procedures, and security measures.

• Maintain and update asset inventory

• Diagnose issues on routers/switches/gateways/firewalls etc.

• Conduct regular network performance monitoring and troubleshooting to resolve issues as they arise.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest in network security standards, technology, and trends, particularly those relevant to OT environments.

• Provide training and support to OT staff on network operations and security best practices.

• Manage user accounts and access permissions

• Perform logical moves, adds and changes for network devices.

• Perform upgrades, patching and maintenance of network devices.

• Issue escalation to senior engineers and third party vendors (ISP, Cisco, Dell, VMWare, etc.)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on OT networks or industrial control systems.

• Strong understanding of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, Ethernet) and industrial protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC).

• Experience with network security practices, tools, and technologies in an OT context.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity challenges and best practices related to OT environments.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across different teams.

Skills:

cisco, OT, PLC, VMware, hyper-v, HMI, switch, router, Support, Hardware, Imaging

Benefits:

o  Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: 

§  Medical, dental & vision 

§  Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 

§  401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available 

§  Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) 

§  Short and long-term disability 

§  Health Spending Account (HSA) 

§  Transportation benefits 

§  Employee Assistance Program 

§  Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) 

Date of posting closure: 10/14/2024

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.