network & security consultant

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us

Job Description

Our Networks Consultant role encompasses the lead technical advisor responsibilities for interfacing with our valued clients on large scale, multi-site global projects to develop and deploy robust network solutions. The Networks Consultant will interact directly with key internal and external contacts on the deployment and rollout of network infrastructure and security related efforts. These projects will be specific to enabling a Connected Enterprise by connecting the Industrial Internet of Things at our key global customer facilities.

The Network and Security Consultant take part in the development, sales and delivery of Network and Security solutions for Rockwell Automation customers. The primary focus include sales support, consulting, assessing current state, developing remediation plans, implementing solutions, and providing long term maintenance of a customer's manufacturing infrastructure.

Consulting performed within the national territory to accelerate Rockwell Automation's growth in products, solutions, and services. The consulting practices generate rapid growth and also support growth of remediation activities performed by other technical department from our business areas, and partners.

Your Responsibilities

• Develops appropriate network-based solutions to address problems of systems integration, compatibility, and challenges in using multiple platforms. Translates business needs into technical system solutions taking various factors into account. Performs feasibility analysis of potential future projects. Responsible for the technical correctness and completeness of system designs. Integrates network hardware, software and interfaces to form a system. Recommends products that will evolve the organization's technical infrastructure. Provides ideas to further enhance business offerings and drive consistency.
• Design, implement and support key global customers' converged business and manufacturing/industrial networks and user needs in parallel with their overall business strategies.
• Write detailed documentation that could include customer requirements, system specifications, observed issues with remediation recommendations or implementation plans in order to develop or modify manufacturing infrastructure.
• Design, recommend, and implement network infrastructure and associated configuration changes.
• Design customer secure manufacturing architectures and provide vision, problem anticipation, and problem solving ability to customers.

The Essentials – You Will Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technology-driven field. If no degree, 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Control Systems, Network Engineering, and Industrial Security Controls.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience configuring IT/OT network infrastructure equipment (Cisco Switches, Virtual Server Environments, Cisco ASA, Anti-Virus Software).
• In-depth understanding of Ethernet/IP and CIP protocol.
• Experience with distributed FactoryTalk Architecture.
• Knowledge of CPwE (Converged Plantwide Ethernet) and IEC 62443 directives.
• Experience with relational and temporal databases.
• Experience with virtualization technologies, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and backup solutions.
• Previous experience working as part of a large, multi-disciplinary global team completing full project life-cycle implementations.
• Must demonstrate intermediate/advanced English skills, including reading, writing, and verbal communication.
• Travel Requirements: Flexibility for travel 50% – 75% is required and can include both domestic and international trips.

The Preferred – You Might Also Have

• Hands-on' experience in assessing, designing, and deploying network infrastructure in environments including process automation, discrete controls, and automated manufacturing processes / equipment.
• Experience in designing and deploying network infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls, etc.) within an Industrial Network
• Understanding of various industry standards including ISA, ANSI, NEMA, NERC, IDC, NEC and NIST standards. Specific focus on NIST 800-82, NERC-CIP, IEC-62443 Standards would be an added benefit
• Experience in PLC, Networking and SCADA design/programming including data extraction and data analysis.
• Solid technical skills with various Ethernet protocols including EtherNet/IP, specifically around assessment, design and implementation of complex systems.
• Strong communication skills and commercial skills, ability to handle multiple projects / interactions, and ability to interact with various global teams, clients and vendors including those in international regions.
• Ability to stand up and configure firewalls from various vendors including the latest Cisco FirePower platforms
• Familiarity with a variety of networking and / or security concepts, practices, and procedures, to include manufacturing and enterprise network convergence, network protocols, communication optimization, application effects on system performance and human exploitation techniques on the manufacturing network.
• Experience in developing and deploying solutions in a virtual environment.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development

Modality: Hybrid

You will report to: TEAM LEAD, NETWORK & SECURITY CONSULTANT

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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