Automation Systems Group

The Automation Systems Group is responsible for the design, construction and support of cutting-edge data centerautomation and control infrastructure. The department collaborates with Operations, Sales, Engineering, InformationTechnology and Management to ensure the system continues to fulfill Vantage customer requirements. AutomationSystems works closely with partner contractors to come up with the best design and helps manage these partners tosuccess by providing accurate requirements, goals, and timelines. In addition to design and construction, we are alsoresponsible for the technical requirements of the Operations department involving troubleshooting, calibrating, andrepairing mission critical control systems throughout all Vantage locations.

Position Overview

This position will be based on-site at our office in Phoenix, AZ, in alignment with our flexible work policy (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible).

Vantage is looking for an ambitious, diligent, hands-on Senior Automation Engineer for our Operational Technology(OT) team who will be responsible for developing, planning, and executing OT networks and infrastructure, includingtechnical influence and program ownership. This role involves providing cybersecurity and network services for OTsystems within the companys Automation production environments. This critical position will shape the future ofcompliant and secure OT systems, involving the evaluation, testing, and remediation of ICS/SCADA OT systems. Youwill help develop standardization and continuous improvement of OT systems across the Vantage NA portfolio. Youcould also be called on to troubleshoot existing automation systems in a live, mission-critical environment, andcomplete startup, commissioning, and validation procedures on new and existing mission critical data centerinfrastructure.

Essential Job Functions

• Design, configure, and maintain OT networks using Cisco Stratix switches and industrial firewalls.

• Configure and maintain OT network switches, firewalls and security solutions to include troubleshooting,upgrading, and maintaining.

• Implement and troubleshoot DLR and REP topologies for high availability and fault tolerance.

• Implement and manage security controls and technologies specific to OT environments, such as intrusiondetection systems (IDS), firewalls, and network monitoring tools.

• Develop and support automation solutions using Rockwell Automation PLCs (ControlLogix,CompactLogix, etc.).

• Build and maintain SCADA systems using Inductive Automation Ignition, including tag configuration,scripting, and dashboard development.

• Collaborate with IT and OT teams to ensure secure and reliable integration between enterprise and plant-floor systems.

• Collaborate with compliance teams to conduct assessments and audits.

• Perform network diagnostics, monitoring, and performance tuning.

• Maintain documentation for network architecture, PLC programs, and SCADA configurations.

• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and best practices in OT environments.

• Experienced in IEC-62443, NIST 800-82, and all other industrial cybersecurity standards.

• Support the start-up and testing of complex control systems that are tied to the OT network.

• Collaborate with members of the Design, Engineering, and Construction team during projects, as well asmembers of the Reliability Engineering team.

• Provide 24/7/365 tier 2 support to the Automation Services team on a rotating basis for network issues.

Job Requirements