Continuously monitor enterprise and OT network traffic for performance degradation, protocol anomalies, potential security breaches, and unauthorized access attempts.
Serve as primary contact for IT/OT cybersecurity incidents, performing rapid containment, root-cause analysis, and threat remediation.
Lead efforts to evaluate and deploy emerging cybersecurity and networking technologies, ensuring alignment with regulatory and industry requirements.
Works Monday–Friday schedule with extended hours and an on-call rotation (nights, weekends, and holidays) to support continuous 24/7 operations.
Conduct onsite visits to field and office locations across Texas and Louisiana up to 15% travel.
Requirements
Network & Infrastructure (5+ years of experience)
Routing, Switching & VPNs: Advanced proficiency in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ARP, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS. Strong experience designing and deploying LAN, WAN, VLAN, and secure site-to-site VPN configurations.
Hardware & Security Stack: Hands-on experience with routers, switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, and load balancers.
Wireless Technologies: Knowledge of enterprise wireless networking, industrial radio/cellular communications, access point deployment, and wireless security protocols.
Monitoring & Automation
Network Diagnostics: Expertise in network monitoring and packet analysis tools for real-time troubleshooting.
Automation & Scripting: Experience using Python, Bash, or infrastructure-as-code tools (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform) for network automation.
Preferred
Operational Technology (OT) & Compliance (3-5 years of experience)
ICS/SCADA: Demonstrated experience setting up and securing OT environments (DCS, ICS, PLCs, field automation).
Regulatory & Industry Standards: Working knowledge of pipeline and industrial control standards, including DOT, API, and ISA (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443).
Certifications
CompTIA Network+
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent industrial cybersecurity credential (e.g., GICSP)
Benefits: This position is located in Austin, Texas or Houston, TX and is an in-office position. Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.
