Control System Network Engineer

POSITION TITLE: Control System Network Engineer

JOB CODE NUMBER: 151145

JOB FAMILY: Information Technology

GRADE: 14

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director Engineering & Technology

DEPARTMENT: IT Department

As a Control System Network Engineer, you will play a vital role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient network infrastructures for control systems in industrial environments. You will collaborate closely with automation engineers, control system integrators, and IT professionals to ensure seamless integration of network technologies with industrial control systems (ICS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, and other operational technologies. This role requires a deep understanding of networking protocols, cybersecurity principles, and control system architectures.

• Network Infrastructure Design: Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure network architectures tailored to support control systems and industrial automation processes. Consider factors such as real-time data transmission, latency, and redundancy requirements.

• Integration with Control Systems: Collaborate with automation engineers and control system integrators to integrate network infrastructure with control systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and other industrial devices.

• Implementation and Configuration: Deploy and configure networking equipment such as switches, routers, firewalls, and industrial protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Profisafe, CIP Safety) to ensure reliable communication and data exchange between control system components.

• Cybersecurity: Implement and maintain cybersecurity measures to protect control system networks against cyber threats, including intrusion detection systems, firewalls, access controls, and network segmentation. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations such as ISA/IEC 62443 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

• Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor network performance, analyze data traffic patterns, and optimize network configurations to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and efficiency of control system operations.

• Troubleshooting and Incident Response: Identify and resolve network issues affecting control system operations in a timely manner. Conduct root cause analysis for network failures and develop strategies to prevent recurrence. Provide support for incident response and recovery efforts.

• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain comprehensive documentation of network designs, configurations, and procedures. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to control system networks and cybersecurity.

• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Work closely with cross-functional teams including automation engineers, IT professionals, and cybersecurity experts to align network infrastructure with organizational goals and requirements. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and operation of control system networks.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CISSP) preferred.

• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing network infrastructures for control systems and industrial automation environments.

• Strong understanding of networking technologies and protocols such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, and MPLS.

• Familiarity with industrial automation technologies including SCADA, PLCs, DCS, and HMIs.

• Expertise in cybersecurity principles and best practices, particularly as they relate to control system networks and industrial control systems.

• Strong knowledge of bare metal virtualization technologies (VMWare vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix HyperVisor/XenServer, Proxmox). Familiarity with Stratus redundant hardware solutions is a plus.

• Knowledge of windows domains and domain trusts.

• Windows Server administration.

• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server administration, configuration, and stored procedures.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues affecting control system operations.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve common objectives.

• Experience with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., Wireshark, Nagios, PRTG) is desirable.

• Knowledge of industry-specific standards and regulations such as ISA/IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and NERC CIP is advantageous.

• Detail-Oriented

• Decisiveness

• Technical Expertise

• Self-Management

• Initiative

• Effective Supervision

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some fieldwork is required which may require overnight travel.

• Occasionally work is done in the field, which could be in a construction area, and which could require the use of earplugs, hardhat, steel toe boots, and safety glasses. The work environment could be outdoors, hot, cold, noisy, and/or dirty.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working safely is a condition of employment.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, read, talk, and hear.

• The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, walk and climb.

• The employee must be able to use his or her hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and to reach with hands and arms.

• The employee must periodically lift and/or move objects up to seventy-five (75) pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to travel.

• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress and conflict situations.

• Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex problems.

• Ability to perform under stress and/or in emergencies.

• Ability to perform in situations requiring speed, deadlines, or productivity quotas.

This is a full-time position, and business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Longer hours and evenings might be necessary.

Acknowledgement:

I have read, fully understand, and agree to the responsibilities and requirements outlined in this job description. I have discussed what needs to be accomplished with my manager and intend to fulfill my commitment to Revere Control Systems to the best of my abilities. Revere Control Systems reserves the right to change and/or modify the duties and essential functions of this position at any time.

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