OT Security Engineer with IT Business Overlap

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Albemarle is hiring for an OT Security Engineer. This position is hybrid and located in Silver Peak, Nevada.

At Albemarle, IT support for a manufacturing site follows industry standard ITIL support level hierarchy concepts. The OTS (Operational Technology Security) Engineer role falls under Tier I / II support in the hierarchy. The role requires proficiency with OT systems, along with hands‑on experience in system implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance. The OTS Engineer is responsible for maintaining the cybersecurity posture and supporting secure networking solutions, ensuring system reliability and upkeep, while collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency.

At small sites, this position also covers on‑premise Tier I support for business functions. This position is supported by Tier II and above resources remotely.

The position supports PCS (Process Control Systems), PIMS (Process Information Management Systems), Lab Systems, LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems), and Analytics Systems from an IT‑OT Infrastructure standpoint. Included in the support structure is the integration of IT (Business Network) and OT Systems. This role also assists in the design, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of the IT‑OT networks and systems throughout these areas.

The role troubleshoots problems, identifies solutions, and performs routine administration at the infrastructure level and assists application owners at the software level at both the OT and IT levels.

The position is responsible for the efficient performance, administrative maintenance, and "boots‑on‑the‑ground" level support of IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operations Technology) systems in manufacturing site production and research areas. The role involves overseeing general technical processes to ensure optimal performance & operation while maintaining the security posture to minimize cyber exposure risk.

The role works closely with site operations, maintenance, R&T personnel, PIMS / LIMS application administrators, and IT personnel.

• Install and Maintain IT and OT Baseline Hardware, Software, and Cybersecurity Solutions
• Implement Security Architectures for OT environments, ensuring effective network segmentation, access controls, and threat detection mechanisms
• Installation of IT and OT cybersecurity hardware and software packages along with routine maintenance activities. Possess a working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems, installing/uninstalling applications, and the various components associated with Process Control Systems, PIMS, Lab Systems, LIMS, and Analytics. Experience with the various components associated with Process Control Systems, Lab Systems, and Analytics
• Experience in the usage and maintenance of PIMS (Process Information Management Systems) and LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems). Possess an understanding of relational database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
• System Maintenance:
  Execute routine maintenance tasks, updates, and patches on IT and OT systems to uphold peak performance and security
• Technical Support:
  Provide ITIL Level 1/2 technical assistance and troubleshooting for OT systems, including hardware, software, networks, and industrial equipment. Provide ITIL Level 1 boots‑on‑the‑ground technical assistance and troubleshooting for IT systems (work requiring a physical presence).
• System Maintenance:
  Execute routine maintenance tasks, updates, patches, and assess vulnerability alerts on IT and OT systems to maintain peak performance and security.
• Network Administration:
  Possess a good understanding of network structures, theories, principles, and practices. Maintain a working knowledge of and monitor site IT‑OT networks…