OT Field Network Engineer

At GrayMatter, we transform operations and empower people. Our consulting, implementation and technology curation services help industrial companies modernize their production environments and support operators working on the plant floor. Clients collaborate with GrayMatter to achieve their manufacturing efficiency goals, create intuitive data visualizations, reduce cybersecurity threats and guide successful digital transformation initiatives. And that’s where you come in. GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate. Five core values woven into our DNA make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. We are seeking an OT (Operational Technology) Field Network Engineer to join our team! position requires above average attention to details, concern for the exact correctness of work, and strong commitment to tasks completed on time. The person in this position will take work seriously, has a strong sense of duty, and is disciplined. The position will generally be task oriented, requiring someone with a conservative, careful, and cautious approach to work. Location: This role is remote with the expectation of frequent, independent, local travel (up to 50%) to clients and project sites in the Richmond, VA area. Occasional travel outside of Virginia. General Job Duties: Execute cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessments for customers utilizing an industry leading methodology Design, consult, and provide recommendations for securing IT and OT networks and systems. Troubleshooting of advanced cyber-security solutions to resolve customer issues Consult with clients to holistically solve networking and security challenges Develop solutions internally and through partners to solve identified security challenges Work with solution architects to develop project scopes for solving client challenges Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Bachelor 's degree in a technical discipline (Electrical/Computer Engineering, Information Science, Computer Science) and 8 years of relevant networking experience OR a minimum of 8 years of experience working in the networking field AND a relevant networking license and/or certification (CISSP, GICSP, CCNA, CCNP, etc.). Expert networking skills including the ability to troubleshoot all layers of OSI model Familiarity and understanding of standards and frameworks such as ISA 62243, IEC 27001, NIST SP 800, NIST CSF, and/or NERC CIP Demonstrated understanding of operational technologies such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software, RTUs, HMI and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Understanding of the Purdue Reference Model for Industrial Control System (ICS) cybersecurity Understanding of industrial protocols and interoperability; CIP, DNP3, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA, MODBUS, MQTT Our Ideal Candidate: Enjoys solving problems, researching solutions, and thinking outside the box Is comfortable talking tech with a CTO or explaining cyber-security 101 to the sales department Embraces teamwork, collaboration, brainstorming, an working together towards common goals Can balance competing demands and manage multiple priorities with ease Advocates for our clients with a solid commitment to customer service and follow-through Featured Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment Employer paid short term disability and life insurance 401(k) with up to 4% company match Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave Additional benefits available such as long term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA