Operational Technology OT Network Adminstirator @ INEOS

Cyber Crime
US - Texas - La Porte
November 4, 2024

Operational Technology (OT) Network Administrator Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference?
Grade: 33-34
Location: Battleground Manufacturing Complex, 1230 Battleground Rd., La Porte, TX
Organizational Context and Job Purpose:
The O&P USA business includes the product lines Ethylene, propylene, butadiene, polypropylene and High density polyethylene. Manufacturing sites include Chocolate Bayou Works (Alvin, TX), Battleground Manufacturing Complex (LA Porte, TX), and Carson, (Carson, CA), with a division office in League City, TX.
How the Role Fits In:
The Operational Technology (OT) Network Administrator will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and maintaining the OT network infrastructure within the Process Technology department in the Battleground Manufacturing Complex (BMC). This role ensures the security, availability, and reliability of critical OT systems, enabling efficient operation of production processes. The OT Network Administrator will collaborate with Process Control Engineers, Control Systems Specialists, Digital Systems Specialists, PLC engineers and OT Network Specialists to support plant-wide process control, process data historians, and process computing applications. This position plays a key role in ensuring seamless integration between OT and IT systems, while safeguarding critical assets and minimizing downtime.
This position is accountable for understanding and putting into practice the INEOS 20 Principles.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
OT Network Management and Performance: Ensure the health, reliability, and optimization of OT network infrastructure, including system monitoring, upgrades, and performance management.
Network Monitoring: Regularly monitor OT network health, performance, and availability to ensure optimal system operation.
Network Configuration: Configure and manage OT network devices, including switches, routers, firewalls, and VLANs.
System Optimization: Continuously evaluate network performance and implement optimizations to enhance efficiency, reliability, and response times in critical OT environments.
Network Segmentation: Design and implement network segmentation strategies to isolate critical OT systems from other networks.
Network Capacity Planning: Conduct capacity planning to anticipate future network needs.
Device Management: Oversee the lifecycle management of OT network devices.
Backup and Recovery: Implement and maintain regular network configuration backups and disaster recovery protocols.
Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Diagnose and resolve network performance bottlenecks and issues.

Cybersecurity and Risk Mitigation: Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols to protect OT systems from threats.
Network Security Monitoring: Continuously monitor OT networks for suspicious activity.
Patch Management: Manage and apply security patches for OT hardware and software.
Incident Response: Develop and maintain an incident response plan.
User Access Management: Implement role-based access control and multi-factor authentication.
Collaborate with IT for Cybersecurity Alignment.

Operational Support and Troubleshooting: Provide timely support and problem resolution for network and system issues.
Real-Time Issue Resolution: Provide prompt technical support for network outages and system malfunctions.
Root Cause Analysis: Conduct thorough root cause analyses of recurring network issues.
On-Call Support: Be available for on-call support during critical situations.
Incident Documentation: Document all incidents and troubleshooting steps.

Collaboration and System Integration: Work closely with IT teams to integrate OT and IT systems.
IT/OT Convergence Strategy: Work with IT teams to define and implement strategies for integration.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Collaborate with various teams to align network infrastructure needs.

Documentation, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement: Maintain accurate documentation for OT network configurations and incident reports.
Compliance Audits: Ensure compliance with industry regulations and INEOS policies.
Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Identify opportunities for improving network performance.

Skills & Competencies and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fields plus 5 years of relevant experience.
Cisco certification (CCNA preferred).
Experience with data protection, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
Experience with Cisco Networking & Virtualization platforms.
Working knowledge of information security standards.
How to Apply:
Interested internal candidates should submit their resume and/or profile to the Hiring Manager and HR Contact via e-mail. Department Manager approval is required prior to applying for this position.
Our culture emphasizes safety, health, and environmental performance.
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