OT Network and Security Engineer Information Technologist I
OT Network and Security Engineer Information Technologist I
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Job Description
Working/Functional Title
OT Network and Security Engineer
Position Summary
This position is responsible for implementing and maintaining network infrastructure that supports critical industrial and operational systems for Infrastructure Planning and Facilities; provides knowledge and guidance on enterprise networking systems problemsolving skills and the ability to manage OT/IT improvement initiatives.
30 Network Infrastructure Management:
Select and configure networking equipment and components such as routers switches firewalls and intrusion detection systems to meet OT requirements.
Perform regular maintenance and upgrades to keep the OT network uptodate and secure.
Plan for future growth and scalability of the OT network infrastructure.
30 Security:
Implement and support cyber security measures to protect the OT network from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
Define access control policies and segmentation strategies to isolate and secure critical assets.
Monitor network traffic for anomalies and security breaches.
15 Integration:
Collaborate with other IT and OT teams to integrate industrial control systems (ICS) SCADA systems and other OT devices into the network.
Ensure seamless communication between different types of OT devices and legacy systems.
10 Disaster Recovery and Compliance:
Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure minimal downtime in case of network failures or disasters.
Implement redundancy and failover mechanisms for critical components.
Ensure compliance with industryspecific regulations and standards such as NERC CIP IEC 62443 and ISO 27001 to meet security and operational requirements.
15 OT Security and Networking Documentation:
Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations diagrams and procedures.
Keep records of changes and updates to the OT network.
Michigan State University (MSU) is ranked #30 among public universities and #63 overall in U.S. News & World Reports Americas Best Colleges 2025. Located in East Lansing three miles east of the states capitol the MSU community includes more than 12000 faculty academic and support staff as well as over 51000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care prescription and dental coverage and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution as well as basic life insurance. In addition MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.
MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic financial and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSUs mission of providing education conducting research and advancing engagement.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a fouryear college degree program; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in an information technology/operational technology area related to the duties to be performed including experience in complex or critical information technology projects; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with securing operational technologies such as PLCs SCADA software and DCS; knowledge of installation integration and optimization of network components; knowledge of industrystandard and organizationally accepted analysis principles and methods; knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles and organizational requirements; knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology protocols components and principles; knowledge of network security and DDI.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume and cover letter
Special Instructions
Please submit three 3 professional references
Work Hours
STANDARD 85
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Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remotefriendly. Remotefriendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends April 15 2025 at 11:55 P.M.
Employment Type
Full-Time
