This role is responsible for the site operation, performance, reliability, availability, and security of Operational Technology and SCADA/PLC LAN networks. The OT Network Specialist provides insight into the security and integrity of data, data systems, and data networks across the organization, ensures compliance with IT/OT policies and procedures, and collaborates with stakeholders to select new solutions/technologies.
Reporting to the Electrical General Foreman, the Operational Technology (OT) Network Specialist is responsible for the site operation, performance, reliability, availability, and security of Operational Technology and SCADA / PLC LAN networks (underground and surface). This role provides insight into the security and integrity of data, data systems, and data networks across the organization.
\This position provides network design principles and standards in the architecture of all OT technologies. It also interfaces with the Information Technology (IT) department to provide guidance on project activities and provides direction and support for the integration of IT/OT networks. The role provides oversight and management of all reporting, capacity planning, and business case input to foster technology improvements in support of capital and operational expenditures. \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 cybersecurity policies and procedures (Antivirus, Windows Updates, AAA Authentication, IDS). Works 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 backup 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. Responsible for all automation initiatives to streamline all processes and recovery procedures to improve service delivery and overall operational efficiency. Ensures compliance to legislative, regulatory, and Health & Safety policies, procedures, and standards. 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.”)
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