IT/OT Engineer

The role

This person will serve as the technical bridge between Information Technology and Operational Technology environments. They will ensure the secure and efficient integration of manufacturing systems, industrial networks, and business applications.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and support IT/OT connectivity solutions.
• Integrate manufacturing systems with enterprise applications.
• Support data collection, visualization, and reporting initiatives.
• Manage and troubleshoot industrial networks, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
• Maintain OT infrastructure, including servers, virtual environments, and industrial PCs.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of plant systems.
• Support manufacturing and automation environments.
• Partner with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Participate in planned shutdowns, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Implement and maintain OT cybersecurity controls.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing IT, OT, automation, or industrial systems.
• Industrial networking and infrastructure.
• Windows Server environments and virtualization technologies.
• SCADA, MES, Historian, and manufacturing systems.
• PLC and automation technologies.
• Cybersecurity principles for industrial control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, pharmaceutical, chemical, food and beverage, or similar operational environments
• Knowledge of ISA/IEC 62443, NIST, or similar frameworks

Benefits

• mentorship
• career growth opportunities
• comprehensive benefits

Before you apply

• All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

About the company

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company with 3,000+ experts across North America. They partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, and more.