MegaFlex IT-OT Security Engineer

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Job Description

General

OT Security Engineer: MegaFlex Site Richburg, SC

At Albemarle, IT support for a manufacturing site follows industry standard ITIL support level hierarchy concepts. The IT-OT Security Engineer role falls under Tier I / II support in the hierarchy. This specific position will initially work with an EPC in the Houston Area to help with the design of the manufacturing site. Upon construction, the position will be based out of and support the Albemarle Manufacturing Megaflex site in Richburg, SC.

Function

The IT-OT Security Engineer supports PCS (Process Control Systems), PIMS (Process Information Management Systems), Lab Systems, LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems), and Analytics Systems from an IT-OT Infrastructure standpoint. Included in the support structure is the integration of IT (Business Network) and OT Systems. This role also assists in the design, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of the IT-OT networks and systems throughout these areas. The role troubleshoots problems, identifies solutions, and performs routine administration at both the infrastructure and application levels

The IT-OT Security Engineer is responsible for the efficient performance, administrative maintenance, and "boots-on-the-ground" level support of OT (Operations Technology) systems at research and manufacturing location. The role involves overseeing general technical processes to ensure optimal performance & operation while maintaining the security posture to minimize cyber exposure risk.

The role works closely with site R&D personnel, operations, maintenance, and PIMS / LIMS system administrators.

Knowledge and Experience

• 5 years of experience in IT and OT system administration, development, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Windows Operating Systems, installing/uninstalling applications, and the various components associated with Process Control Systems, PIMS, Lab Systems, LIMS, and Analytics
• Experience with the various components associated with Process Control Systems, Lab Systems, and Analytics.
• Experience in the usage and maintenance of PIMS (Process Information Management Systems) and LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems).
• An understanding of relational database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
• A good understanding of network structures, theories, principles, and practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with users, support personnel, and management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work off-shift or weekends as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A 4 Year degree in a STEM associated field or equivalent experience
• Working experience in an OT Environment (Industrial Controls and/or Lab Systems)
• Baseline or better Network Design / Management Certifications such as
  • CCENT (or similar)
  • NETWORK (or similar)
• ISA (or regional similar) Training and/or Certifications
• NIST (or similar) Training and/or Certifications

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure

• Responsible for compliance to corporate IT-OT Security Policies and Standards
• Maintenance of system design documentation and asset inventories of the site IT/OT environment (including the OT DMZ, Process Control Networks, and Laboratory Networks).
• Maintenance of architecture and dataflow diagrams for systems in the OT networks including interconnections into IT Business networks.
• Ability to create and maintain clearly written technical, user, and system documentation.
• Support the administration of a virtual environment including Host Hardware, Hypervisor, and Virtual Machines.
• Assist with and maintain site specific client software installation procedures for PIMS and LIMS related applications. Work with local and corporate IT to support deployment and roll out of those applications. Ensure compliance to corporate policies and procedures pertaining to these tasks.
• Follow Albemarle Policy and Processes for change control, application support, and proper escalation of violations.
• Coordinate and assist with the execution of backup and recovery processes.
• Provide technical maintenance of OT systems pertaining to Network Infrastructure and Endpoint management.

System Management

• Responsible for compliance with the corporate OS patching policy within the OT DMZ, Process Control, and Lab System environment.
• Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the Endpoint & Anti-Virus (AV) solution within the OT DMZ, Process Control, and Lab System environment.
• Assist in application patching and upgrades.
• Assist in database system monthly maintenance.
• Responsible for the system administration of OT based systems on business networks such as the Engineering Workstation (EWS).
• Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting of OT network devices such as switches, routers, and firewalls in the OT DMZ, Process Control, and Lab System environment.
• Assist with the troubleshooting and maintenance of the site historian system.
• Assist with the troubleshooting and maintenance of the site laboratory information management system.
• Assist with the troubleshooting and maintenance of analytics software suites.
• Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the interfaces between the local historian and enterprise historian.
• Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting system interfaces such as LIMS to PIMS.

Project Management

• The IT-OT Engineer actively participates in IT projects effecting IT-OT systems. This role must work closely with capital projects, researchers, and management to juggle tasks and priorities.
• The IT-OT Engineer must be flexible about dynamically shuffling priorities to accommodate a very rapidly changing environment.

Key Actions

• Participate / Collaborate with local and global project teams related to OT infrastructure, PIMS, LIMS, and interconnections to IT business infrastructure.
• Take part in discussions with site maintenance, project teams, and lab system researchers to understand their networking, software, and compute needs.
• Support the roll out and test of OT and IT solutions.
• Understanding and documentation of OT and IT interconnected systems specific to a site.
• Work with ITAM (IT Asset Management) to ensure proper licensing management / registration of OT infrastructure components and software.

Communication

• The IT-OT Engineer role will require effective communication both orally and through written reports and memos. The role must maintain a positive working relationship with end users, other groups, and senior management.

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