Industrial IT/OT SR Engineer
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHybrid Office location: Minneapolis (Plymouth), MN (HQ) Are you looking for a great opportunity to be a key contributor to the success of a growing team! At Cybertrol, you will apply your skills in a culture that focuses on commitment to high quality solutions for our customers while emphasizing personal and professional growth for our employees. Cybertrol Engineering creates and delivers custom-engineered automation hardware and software solutions to manufacturing customers throughout the upper Midwest and around the world. The mission of Cybertrol’s Industrial IT Group (IIT) is to provide the server, network, and software infrastructure upon which world-class manufacturing automation and information systems are built. The Industrial Network Engineer will be responsible for several different tasks to accomplish IIT’s mission including, but not limited to, the setup and installation of virtualized micro-datacenters, the design and deployment of plant-wide industrial networks, and the configuration of software for handling concerns such as thin client management, backups, cybersecurity, and devops pipelines. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for several different tasks to accomplish IIT’s mission including, but not limited to, the setup and installation of virtualized micro-datacenters, the design and deployment of plant-wide industrial networks, and the configuration of software for handling concerns such as thin client management, backups, cybersecurity, and devops pipelines. As a Senior Engineer, you will be expected to provide value beyond being an individual contributor by providing technical direction, mentoring, coaching, and supporting company-wide initiatives.
Up to 25% travel may be required to support our client’s industrial networks, incident response, and network assessments. A valid driver’s license is required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Work within cross-functional teams including Automation Engineering, Hardware Design, and Software engineers to deliver comprehensive project deliverables
- Work directly with Cybertrol’s customers to define IIT-related project requirements and help design OT network-based solutions
- Communicate effectively with project team members for status, deliverables, and technical needs
- Manage configuration and commissioning of industrial datacenters, including hardware and network equipment
- Responding to urgent network-related incidents
- Perform site operational technology assessments, develop site assessment reports, and provide recommendations for improvement
- Create system documentation for both internal and external audiences
- Assist with proposal and estimating
- Mentor and support junior engineers
- Contribute to company-wide initiatives
- Refine and implement IIT standards
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other IT-related field and 7+ years of professional experience or 10+ years of directly relevant professional experience
- Relevant experience within an industrial/manufacturing OT environment
- Expert-level knowledge of and Associate or higher-level certifications held with VMware, Cisco, Windows Server, cybersecurity, and industrial hardware/software
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
- Familiarity with Rockwell Automation products a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Office Work:
- Office desk/cubicle environment
- Extensive computer use
Site Work:
- Up to 25% travel to industrial manufacturing facilities. Typical locations are in North America. Rarely travel to other continents
- Overnight travel from a few days to several days at a time. Travel duration rarely exceeds twelve days in a row
- Ability to consistently lift 50 lbs.
On-Site working conditions may include:
- Work around construction equipment and personnel
- Work around production equipment and production personnel
- Work in hot or cold areas
- Work in noisy areas
- Work up and down stairs, indoors and outdoors
- Working and interfacing with operations, engineering, equipment supply, and construction personnel
Typical Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) Required: Safety Glasses, Steel Toed shoes, hearing protection, and electrical safety PPE. Employees must comply with customer specific requirements and PPE.
Work may include working weekends, holidays, nightshift, and extended hours to meet deadlines and commissioning requirements. Occasionally on-site work can be 12+ hours/day.
Cybertrol offers a discretionary bonus to all employees, based on company and personal performance. In addition, all full-time employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and personal paid time off (PTO), supplemental insurance plans, and education reimbursement.
Cybertrol is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of veteran status, , color, , , marital status, , physical or mental disability, and/or any other protected status as required by law.