OT Network Administrator
DescriptionHomeSearch JobsJob DescriptionOT Network AdministratorContract to Hire: La Porte, Texas, USSalary Range: 60.00 - 63.00 | Per HourJob Code: 369173End Date: 2026-06-04Days Left: 27 days, 3 hours leftApplyJob Title: Operational Technology (OT) Network AdministratorLocation: La Porte, TXSchedule: Hybird (On site Mon/Tues/Thurs - Wed and Fri WFH. Off every other Friday)Type of opening: 6 months CTHPay Range: $60-65/hrWhy is this open: Backfill - battling attrition due to location and compensationMain responsibilities:Server and domain managementVirtual environments - preferredHyper V on level IIIVMWare on control systemsRequirements:Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Network Engineering.Experience: 5+ years of specialized experience with process data systems and industrial information networks.Networking Stack: Expert-level configuration of Cisco switches and routers, WAN, LAN, and VPNs.Virtualization Infrastructure: Proficiency in managing VMware, VXRail, and vSAN platforms, including host redundancy and high-availability configurations.Cybersecurity Compliance: Hands-on experience with patch management, RBAC, MFA, and Network Segmentation (zoning critical OT assets from IT networks).Industrial Protocols: Deep understanding of Modbus, OPC, and Industrial Ethernet.System Diagnostics: Proficiency using tools like Wireshark, SNMP, and system log analysis to troubleshoot complex communication failures.Administrative Skills: Strong experience in Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and Group Policy (GPO) for device management.Operations Support: Ability to perform root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring network bottlenecks to ensure continuous plant production.Plusses:Certifications: Active CCNA (highly preferred) or specialized OT security certifications.Vendor Specifics: Experience with Checkpoint Firewalls (IT/OT) and VMware NSX.Industrial Software: Expertise in Honeywell Experion (DCS) domain management and communication protocols.Data Systems: Proficiency with process historians such as Honeywell Uniformance PHD or OSIsoft PI, including SQL and data visualization tools.Compliance Frameworks: Direct experience applying ISA99 / IEC 62443 or NIST SP 800-82 standards in a manufacturing environment.Disaster Recovery: Proven track record in designing and executing disaster recovery plans specifically for Virtual Machines (VMs) and critical control systems.Interested candidates can send their resume to aneesha.chowdhury@collabera.com or reach me directly at 312.724.7929The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually - as applicable.Job RequirementCiscoswitchesroutersWANLANVPNModbusOPCVXRailVMwarevSANNetwork SegmentationSNMPWireshark Reach Out to a RecruiterRecruiterEmailPhoneAneesha Roy Chowdhuryaneesha.chowdhury@collabera.com