Operations Technology (OT) Engineer II

Austal USA

$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (9 years).
  • CompTIA Security+ certification is preferred.
  • Strong computer skills with a willingness to learn new software and systems.
  • Experience with PLC-based systems and SCADA in industrial environments is a plus.
  • Familiarity with CMMC Level 2-compliant environments and current cybersecurity standards like NIST 800-82 and NIST 800-171.
  • Critical thinking ability to diagnose problems and implement solutions in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement enterprise-class operational technology (OT) solutions based on best practices.
  • Manage inventory of OT network hardware and software at the AM COE.
  • Collaborate with production teams and subcontractors to integrate digital systems for data flow.
  • Troubleshoot OT networking issues across various systems and applications.
  • Partner with IT for support on device configurations, security, and vendor technologies.
  • Act as escalation point for incidents related to OT networks and infrastructure.
  • Create technical documentation for processes and network configurations.
  • Participate in compliance monitoring and reporting for the OT network.

Benefits

  • Ability to work flexible hours for after-hours troubleshooting.
  • Potential for professional development through exposure to advanced technology environments.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with IT and production teams, enhancing cross-departmental skills.
Full Job Description

REPORTS TO: Program Manager Digital Technologies - AAT

SUPERVISES: N/A

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise class OT solutions (hardware and software) at the AM COE based on industry best practices, compliance, and security requirements.
  • Manage the inventory for OT network hardware and software used at the AM COE.
  • Collaborate with AM COE Production team and other subcontractors to integrate digital systems utilized at the AM COE to ensure seamless data flow and integrity.
  • Troubleshoot OT networking hardware and software issues for machines, analytical equipment, network connections, server-hosted applications, and operational data flows, with reach back support to Austal IT.
  • Collaborate with Austal IT to support OT device configurations, logical and physical security, logical addressing, and vendor technologies.
  • Act as the internal escalation point for all OT network and infrastructure-related incidents at the AM COE.
  • Create and maintain clear technical documentation for support procedures, processes, topology, configuration, issue resolutions, and relevant physical and logical OT network diagrams.
  • Participate in compliance activities as required for the OT network, including monitoring, reporting, log collection, and back up operations as directed by Austal IT.
  • Provide support for AM COE OT systems that may operate continuously, with flexibility to assist with after-hours troubleshooting or issue response when required.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (9 years).
  • CompTIA Security+ certification is preferred.
  • Solid computer skills and comfort learning new software, systems, and technical tools.
  • Experience with PLC-based systems, SCADA experience, industrial equipment, manufacturing/ automated environments is preferred
  • Ability to work within and support a CMMC Level 2-compliant environment, and familiarity with current cybersecurity standards, including but not limited to NIST 800-82 and NIST 800-171.
  • Ability to use critical thinking skills to diagnose or define problems and implement practical solutions in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

Travel

  • Note that this position requires frequent travel within Virginia.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
  • Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be eligible for employment with Austal USA:
    • 18 years or older at time of application
    • Able to provide proof of US Person status(permanent resident or citizen)
    • No felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
    • No felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from disposition date
    • Willing to submit to a drug screen
    • Willing to submit to a background check

LIAISES WITH:

  • Austal USA IT department, Austal USA Advanced Technologies team and subcontractors

SAFETY

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

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