Consultant - Network & Security

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

Job Summary:

Our Engineer - Networks role encompasses the lead technical advisor responsibilities for working with our valued clients on large-scale, multi-site global projects to deploy network solutions. The Sr. Engineer - Networks will work with important internal and external contacts on the deployment and rollout of network infrastructure and security related efforts. These projects will be specific to promoting a Connected Enterprise by connecting the Industrial Internet of Things at our main global customer facilities.

This position will report to Execution Manager.

Candidates must 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 multiple 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 multiple Ethernet protocols including EtherNet/IP, specifically round assessment, design and implementation of complex systems.
• Ability to handle multiple projects / interactions, and ability to work with different global teams, clients and vendors including those in international regions.
• Familiarity with a variety of networking and security concepts, practice 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.
• Design, implement and support important 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 to develop manufacturing infrastructure.
• Design, recommend, and implement network infrastructure and associated configuration changes.
• Design customer secure manufacturing architectures and provide vision, problem anticipation, and solution to customers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology or related technology-driven degree. If no degree, 8+ years of experience in Network Designing & Implementation Virtualization and Industrial Security Controls.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience configuring IT/OT network infrastructure equipment (Cisco Switches, Virtual Server Environments, Cisco ASA, Fortigate/Palo Alto Firewalls,Anti-Virus Software).
• In-depth understanding of Ethernet/IP and CIP protocol.
• Previous experience working as part of a large, diverse global team completing full project life-cycle implementations.
• Travel Requirements: - Flexibility for travel 50% - 60% is required and can include both domestic and international trips.
• Legal authorization to work in the country of residence is required.

Preferred Qualification:

• 5+ years in Industrial Networking related experience
• Recognised Network Certification (CCNA Industrial, CCNA / CCNP / CCIE Routing and Switching/Wireless, VCA, VCP, Cisco INS, GICSP.
• Willing to contribute as an individual contributor.

Benefits:

• The ability to collaborate with, learn from colleagues in a complex, global organisation.
• We provide a working environment with a creative company, paired with a great compensation package, great benefits, and a supportive atmosphere where you can sharpen with new challenges and development opportunities.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• Support from our 24/7 employee assistance program.
• We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, 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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