Operational Technology Network Engineer 3/4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history – from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an Operational Technology Network Engineer level 3 or 4 (mid-career or senior) to support our Propulsion Systems business unit. This position will support the Propulsion Systems (PS) business unit with locations in Magna, Salt Lake, Clearfield and Promontory, UT; reporting to the Network Engineering group with responsibilities in Operational Technology (OT) network architecture with process control systems. This job supports Rocket Motor manufacturing processes at all locations.

Position Summary: 

Operational Technology (OT) refers to the collection of hardware and software used to control physical devices. OT networks allow companies to control physical devices and monitor equipment at the spindle, machine, shift, or factory level. This real-time capability allows advanced software platforms to analyze data much faster than human operators could, and at a far higher degree of accuracy. These platforms are highly configurable and can work with user-defined configurations and parameters.

Information Technology (IT) refers to an extensive collection of data storage devices like servers and software, network hardware such as cables and switches, and communication devices and protocols. IT networks and IT devices work together to store, control, and deliver information, typically handling data for business applications.

Because OT devices are critical to safety and machine condition, they’re very reliable and can operate around the clock for many years without failure or replacement. They may also be ruggedized to withstand heat, moisture, vibration, and other wear and tear that IT devices cannot handle. Also, OT devices/systems aren’t updated nearly as often as IT devices/systems, so they are likely to have numerous software vulnerabilities. Accessing them may be difficult because they might be imbedded with the equipment, or they may even be controlled by vendors. In all cases, modifications to OT devices may be subject to a complex approvals process as any change (even a simple software update) can have numerous cascading effects on the industrial process.

The role of the OT Network Engineer troubleshoots problems, identifies solutions, and performs routine administration to ensure reliable network connectivity for critical control processes.

Job Description/Requirements:

• Maintains a strong emphasis on IT/OT improvement projects – customer focused innovations, cost saving improvements, process optimization, and 24/7 operations
• Review current and new OT systems operation, design, and uplift services for interoperability on modernized and dedicated OT networks
• Leads troubleshooting efforts for OT networks in coordination with Enterprise IT, Cybersecurity, Facilities and Process Controls Engineering teams
• Responsible for compliance to corporate IT and Cybersecurity Policies and Standards
• Assists with maintaining system design and asset inventories of the IT/OT environment with IT Asset Management teams and systems of record
• Follows the methodology and process for change control, application support, and escalation
• Provides technical maintenance of the network and supporting systems
• Evaluates, troubleshoots, and maintains network hardware and appliances
• Assists in any OS, database, or application patching and upgrades, as needed
• Responsible for maintaining lifecycle of OT network devices (such as switches,
• Local to Salt Lake City metro area
• Support for 24/7 manufacturing operations, outage response, and prioritization
• This role can be filled by a level 3 or level 4.

Basic Qualifications for level 3:

• Must have at least 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors Degree OR 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters Degree OR 7 years of relevant experience with an Associate’s Degree OR 9 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma/GED.
• Must have experience implementing and supporting the IT/OT infrastructure that supports Process Control Systems. This includes Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), as well as custom control applications used to meet manufacturing needs and production goals
• Minimum of 2 years of industrial experience in IT/OT or 5 years plus of IT experience in enterprise-class environments or equivalent military experience
• 5 years of Cisco route/switch experience
• Ability to build/image/support Windows and Linux desktops and laptops in both IT & OT environments
• Thorough understanding of IT/OT
• Understands Cybersecurity risks in an IT/OT environment
• Experience working with third party vendors and system integrators
• Strong Industrial Networking skills including firewall rule development & troubleshooting, Windows based PC applications, industrial networks, TCP/IP/IoT connectivity, PLCs, Data Analytics, SCADA, and control systems and how to effectively apply these technologies to complex manufacturing environments
• Ability to create and maintain clearly written technical, user, and system documentation and maintain architecture and dataflow diagrams for systems in the OT networks including interconnections into IT Business networks
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Services such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, etc

Basic Qualifications for level 4:

• Must have at least 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors Degree OR 6 years of relevant experience with a Masters Degree OR 10 years of relevant experience with an Associate’s Degree OR 12 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma/GED.
• Must have experience implementing and supporting the IT/OT infrastructure that supports Process Control Systems. This includes Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), as well as custom control applications used to meet manufacturing needs and production goals
• Minimum of 4 years of industrial experience in IT/OT or 7 years plus of IT experience in enterprise-class environments or equivalent military experience
• 5 years of Cisco route/switch experience
• Ability to build/image/support Windows and Linux desktops and laptops in both IT & OT environments
• Thorough understanding of IT/OT
• Understands Cybersecurity risks in an IT/OT environment
• Experience working with third party vendors and system integrators
• Strong Industrial Networking skills including firewall rule development & troubleshooting, Windows based PC applications, industrial networks, TCP/IP/IoT connectivity, PLCs, Data Analytics, SCADA, and control systems and how to effectively apply these technologies to complex manufacturing environments
• Ability to create and maintain clearly written technical, user, and system documentation and maintain architecture and dataflow diagrams for systems in the OT networks including interconnections into IT Business networks
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Services such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, etc

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with firewall policy configurations for Cisco and Palo Alto
• Familiarity with various server hardware and virtualization vendors such as HP, Dell, Nutanix, etc.
• 4-year Computer Science, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering Degree
• Previous experience with a Cisco Software Defined Networking (SDN) operating environment
• Training course in Managing Industrial Networks (Cisco, Rockwell, college class, etc.)
• Network / Industrial Management Certifications such as
• CCNA / CCNP (or similar)
• NET+ (or similar)
• ISA (or similar) Training and/or Certifications
• NIST (or similar) Training and/or Certifications

Salary Range: $84,200.00 – $126,400.00Salary Range 2: $104,400.00 – $156,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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