Network Engineer II

About Gray Matter

At Gray Matter, we transform operations and empower people. Our consulting, implementation and technology curation services help industrial companies modernize their production environments and support operators working on the plant floor. Clients collaborate with Gray Matter to achieve their manufacturing efficiency goals, create intuitive data visualizations, reduce cybersecurity threats and guide successful digital transformation initiatives.

We are seeking a Networking Engineer to join our team. The position requires above‑average attention to detail, a strong commitment to timely completion, and a conservative, careful approach to work.

• Execute cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessments for customers utilizing an industry‑leading methodology
• Design, consult, and provide recommendations for securing IT and OT networks and systems
• Troubleshoot advanced cyber‑security solutions to resolve customer issues
• Consult with clients to holistically solve networking and security challenges
• Develop solutions internally and through partners to solve identified security challenges
• Work with solution architects to develop project scopes for solving client challenges
• This is a remote working position with expected independent travel up to 50% including client location and international travel

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Electrical/Computer Engineering, Information Science, Computer Science) OR a minimum of 8 years of experience working in the field.

• Must possess a broad knowledge related to IT infrastructures
• Expert networking skills including the ability to troubleshoot all layers of the OSI model
• Familiarity and understanding of standards and frameworks such as ISA 62243, IEC 27001, NIST SP 800, NIST CSF, and/or NERC CIP
• Fundamental understanding of operational technologies such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software, RTUs, HMI and Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Fundamental understanding of the Purdue Reference Model for Industrial Control System (ICS) cybersecurity
• Fundamental understanding of industrial protocols and interoperability; CIP, DNP3, Ethernet/IP, OPC‑UA, MODBUS, MQTTbus
• Industrial Control Systems (ICS) / Operational Technology (OT) experience is a plus

• Enjoys solving problems, researching solutions, and thinking outside the box
• Is comfortable talking tech with a CTO or explaining cyber‑security 101 to the sales department
• Embraces teamwork, collaboration, brainstorming, and working together towards common goals
• Can balance competing demands and manage multiple priorities with ease
• Advocates for our clients with a solid commitment to customer service and follow‑through

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one of employment
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave
• Additional benefits such as long‑term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA, and FSA