IT​/OT Network Engineer

Description

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis, LLC (MD&A), a world-class supplier of power generation maintenance services, repairs, and parts, is seeking a skilled IT/OT Network Engineer to support the Turbine & Generator Controls (TGC) Division in Fort Collins, Colorado. This role supports the design, deployment, and secure operation of industrial and enterprise networks that connect MD&A’s internal OT lab, office IT systems, cloud environments, and customer-site industrial networks.

This position is well suited for an engineer who enjoys hands‑on network design, bridging IT and OT environments, and contributing to R&D and production deployments in highly regulated and critical infrastructure environments. Up to ~30% travel may be required.

• Ownership of MD&A’s internal OT lab network and associated cybersecurity controls
• Design and deployment of Layer 2 and Layer 3 network architectures supporting:
  • Internal OT lab environments
  • Office IT infrastructure
  • Cloud platforms
  • Customer‑site industrial networks
• Serve as the technical bridge between IT and OT networks, ensuring proper segmentation, connectivity, and performance
• Support secure collection and transport of customer operational data for remote monitoring and diagnostics
• Patch management processes for OT network devices and cybersecurity infrastructure
• Participate in OT cybersecurity initiatives including secure remote access, asset inventory, and network hardening
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, standards, and configuration documentation
• Review customer specifications and provide technical input for project scope, estimating, and execution
• Clearly document and communicate technical design decisions to engineers, IT teams, and customers

• Working knowledge of industrial automation OT networks and cybersecurity protection schemes
• Strong experience with Layer 2 networking (VLANs, trunking, switching)
• Strong experience with Layer 3 networking (routing, subnets, gateways)
• Experience configuring and supporting firewalls and network segmentation
• Ability to collaborate across IT, OT, engineering, and vendor teams
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience

• Experience supporting industrial or power generation facilities
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, UDP, OPC, and Modbus protocols
• Experience with:
  • Data historians (Influx
    
    DB, OSI PI)
  • SCADA platforms (VTScada, Ignition)
  • Secure remote access tools (Xona)
  • Turbine control systems (GE, Emerson, Woodward, Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley)
• Familiarity with NERC CIP requirements for OT environments