Principal Automation Engineer, OT

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November 7

⛰️ Colorado – Remote

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💵 $160k - $170k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Vantage Data Centers is a company specializing in the design, development, and operation of highly flexible and scalable data centers. These data centers cater to hyperscalers, cloud providers, and large enterprises, offering state-of-the-art facilities across 5 continents and 21 markets. Vantage focuses on providing large-scale campuses that enable customers to grow steadily, with over 23 million square feet dedicated to data center space and 2. 6GW+ of power capacity. Committed to sustainability and efficiency, Vantage ensures 100% uptime with standardized designs offering predictability and performance. The company is backed by prominent investors such as DigitalBridge Group and Silver Lake, maintaining a strong financial standing and excellent customer satisfaction rates.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2010

🏢 Enterprise

📋 Description

• Design, configure, and maintain OT networks using Cisco Stratix switches and industrial firewalls • Configure and maintain OT network switches, firewalls and security solutions to include troubleshooting, upgrading, and maintaining • Implement and troubleshoot DLR and REP topologies for high availability and fault tolerance • Implement and manage security controls and technologies specific to OT environments, such as intrusion detection systems (IDS), firewalls, and network monitoring tools • Develop and support automation solutions using Rockwell Automation PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, etc.) • Build and maintain SCADA systems using Inductive Automation Ignition, including tag configuration, scripting, and dashboard development • Collaborate with IT and OT teams to ensure secure and reliable integration between enterprise and plant-floor systems • Collaborate with compliance teams to conduct assessments and audits • Perform network diagnostics, monitoring, and performance tuning • Maintain documentation for network architecture, PLC programs, and SCADA configurations • Support commissioning and startup activities for new automation systems • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and best practices in OT environments • Experienced in IEC-62443, NIST 800-82, and all other industrial cybersecurity standards • Support the start-up and testing of complex control systems that are tied to the OT network • Collaborate with members of the Design, Engineering, and Construction team during projects, as well as members of the Reliability Engineering team • Provide 24/7/365 tier 2 support to the Automation Services team on a rotating basis for network issues

🎯 Requirements

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Automation or related field • 7+ years of experience in OT automation engineering, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments • Experienced in OT/ICS networks and security to include firewalls and switches • Strong knowledge of Rockwell Automation hardware and software platforms • Hands-on experience with Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA software • Proficiency in configuring and managing Stratix switches, industrial firewalls, and Ethernet/IP networks • Deep understanding of DLR, REP, and other industrial networking protocols • Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity principles and standards (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443) • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills • Strong communication and collaboration abilities • Experience working with virtualization platforms, Active Directory, DNS, and Domain Controllers • Knowledge of the Purdue Model Reference Architecture

🏖️ Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage • life and AD&D • short and long-term disability coverage • paid time off • employee assistance • participation in a 401k program that includes company match • many other additional voluntary benefits