Job Summary: The OT Generalist is a versatile role responsible for a wide range of tasks within the operational technology environment. This includes conducting health reviews, evaluating server infrastructure, creating domain controllers, and working with the network engineer to do on-site network configuration and troubleshooting. The OT Generalist will also be involved in creating and managing OU structures, GPOs, and DNS reverse lookup zones.

Key Responsibilities:

• On-Site cutover of systems: Execute system cutovers on-site to ensure smooth transitions.

• Conduct secondary health reviews of domains: Perform thorough health reviews to maintain domain integrity.

• Evaluate server infrastructure capacity and request quotes for new equipment if needed: Assess server capacity and procure necessary equipment.

• Create and configure domain controllers and trusts: Set up and manage domain controllers and trust relationships.

• Manage OU structures, GPOs, and Sites and Services: Organize and maintain Organizational Units, Group Policy Objects, and Sites and Services.

• Create and connect process machines to appropriate domains: Ensure process machines are properly integrated into domains.

• Ensure proper patching and security tool setup for all machines: Implement patching and security measures for all systems.

• Specialize in at least one area of OT to provide deep expertise when needed: Develop expertise in a specific OT area to offer specialized support.

• Install and configure security tools as needed: Implement and configure necessary security tools.

Skills Required:

• Versatility in OT tasks: Ability to handle a wide range of operational technology tasks.

• Specialization in at least one OT area: Expertise in a specific OT domain.

• Technical knowledge of OT systems and infrastructure: Strong understanding of OT systems and infrastructure.

• Cybersecurity knowledge: Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and practices.

• Communication and coordination skills: Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Physical requirements: Ability to travel at least % of the time, carry up to pounds, and navigate industrial settings safely.

Requirements:

• Minimum of Associates Degree in a technical area (computer science, networking, engineering, Automation, Electrical etc.), Bachelor’s Degree preferred: Educational background in relevant technical fields.

• + years of experience in network design and implementation: Extensive experience in network engineering.

• Experience with Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls: Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting these firewalls.

• Strong problem-solving skills: Ability to identify and resolve network issues effectively.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment: Collaborative mindset and ability to work well with others.

• Willingness to travel as required if required. Minimum of Associates Degree in a technical area (computer science, networking, engineering, Automation, Electrical etc.), Bachelor’s Degree preferred: Educational background in relevant technical fields.

• + years of experience in operational technology environments: Extensive experience in OT systems and environments.

• Experience in server infrastructure evaluation and management: Proven ability to assess and manage server infrastructure.

• Strong problem-solving skills: Ability to identify and resolve technical issues effectively.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment: Collaborative mindset and ability to work well with others.

• Expected travel %: Willingness to travel as required.

Preferred experience:

• Experience with domain controllers, OU structures, GPOs, and DNS reverse lookup zones: Proficiency in managing these components.

• Experience in network configuration and troubleshooting: Ability to work with network engineers on-site.

• Experience in industrial settings: Familiarity with navigating and working in industrial environments.

• Experience with Lansweeper and network monitoring applications: Familiarity with network discovery and monitoring tools.

• Experience in operational technology environments: Understanding of OT systems and environments.

• Experience in evaluating network equipment: Ability to assess network equipment for performance and warranty status.

Note: OT Generalist (onsite) is expected to travel to the following locations: (% travel)

Des Moines, IA, Lethbridge, AB, Canada, Trinidad, Woodstock, ON, Canada and Effingham, IL, etc.