IT Infrastructure Engineer

The role

This engineer will maintain and secure enterprise IT networks and field OT infrastructure for pipeline operations. The role covers network communications, cybersecurity standards, firewall segmentation between IT and OT, and incident response.

What you will do

• Maintain, optimize and troubleshoot enterprise and field data communications, including cellular, satellite, radio telemetry and SIM management.
• Develop, implement and enforce IT and OT cybersecurity standards, baseline policies and procedures.
• Integrate cybersecurity architecture into operational capital projects and infrastructure expansions.
• Configure, manage and audit firewalls to keep strict network segmentation between IT and OT (e.g., Purdue Model / IEC 62443).
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and audits aligned with NIST SP 800-82, API 1164 and ISA/IEC 62443.
• Support and secure industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC, MQTT) between field PLCs/RTUs, SCADA/DCS and enterprise applications.
• Monitor enterprise and OT network traffic for performance issues, anomalies and unauthorized access.
• Serve as primary contact for IT/OT cybersecurity incidents, including containment, root-cause analysis and remediation.
• Evaluate and deploy emerging cybersecurity and networking technologies.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network and infrastructure.
• Advanced proficiency in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ARP, BGP, OSPF and MPLS.
• Experience designing and deploying LAN, WAN, VLAN and secure site-to-site VPNs.
• Hands-on experience with routers, switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC and load balancers.
• Knowledge of enterprise wireless, industrial radio/cellular communications and wireless security.
• Expertise in network monitoring and packet analysis tools.
• Experience with Python, Bash or infrastructure-as-code tools (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform).

Nice to have

• 3-5 years of experience in operational technology (OT) and compliance.
• Experience setting up and securing OT environments (DCS, ICS, PLCs, field automation).
• Working knowledge of DOT, API and ISA standards, including ISA/IEC 62443.
• CompTIA Network+.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• CISSP or equivalent industrial cybersecurity credential (e.g., GICSP).

Benefits

• Employer matched 401(k).
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Other benefit offerings.

About the company

Whitewater Midstream operates pipeline operations that depend on enterprise IT and field OT infrastructure. The company hires for roles that keep these systems highly available and secure.