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Job Location drjobs

Springfield - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 94000 - 140000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Step into a critical role at the intersection of IT and industrial operations where your expertise directly supports the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas. As aSenior OT Systems Engineer youll design configure and deploy the network and virtual server infrastructure powering critical pipeline operations. From firewalls to PLCs from cybersecurity to server virtualizationyoull work with a wide array of systems that keep infrastructure running securely and smoothly.

This role demands a strong foundation in both enterprise and industrial networking with the ability to troubleshoot across all OSI layers. Youll leverage your experience to enhance system performance ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate cyber risks in a 24/7 environment. If youve got a background in the oil and gas industry or industrial control systems this is a chance to apply that knowledge on a high-impact team.

What Youll Do

  • Design build and maintain resilient network and virtual server infrastructure for critical OT systems.
  • Lead and manage projects focused on infrastructure upgrades new deployments and system enhancementsensuring zero operational disruption.
  • Act as a key player in regulatory compliance efforts (TSA PSC) keeping systems audit-ready and secure.
  • Architect secure communications networks using OT-specific protocols (Modbus DNP3) and standards like the Purdue Model.
  • Troubleshoot application hardware and connectivity issues with urgency and precision.
  • Test and deploy patches software updates and system changes using a risk-based operations-safe approach.
  • Configure and administer firewalls routers switches and identity access management systems.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering operations vendors and regulatory bodies.
  • Design and oversee installation of physical communications infrastructure including fiber and CAT5/6.
  • Perform vulnerability assessments penetration testing and risk analysis to identify and mitigate system vulnerabilities.
  • Keep detailed records asset inventories and documentation including network diagrams and runbooks.

What You Bring

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Information Systems or related field.
  • 5 years of hands-on experience with enterprise and industrial network infrastructure.
  • Working knowledge of virtual server environments (VMware Hyper-V etc.).
  • Experience in ICS/OT environmentsSCADA PLCs RTUs control networks etc.
  • Strong grasp of VLANs routing segmentation and the OSI model.
  • Familiarity with the Purdue Model cybersecurity best practices and regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience with fiber optics and structured cabling systems.
  • Ability to document complex systems and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical teams.
  • Bonus: Experience with patch management identity access tools vulnerability scanners and regulatory inspections.

Why Join

This role offers a rare opportunity to be at the core of a critical infrastructure system working on high-impact projects with long-term value. The position comes with acompetitive salary ($94000$140000)anda full benefits packageincluding health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. Youll also be part of a team that values innovation operational excellence and professional development.

Note:This position includes rotating on-call responsibilities to support 24/7 operations.


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