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The position is focused on scripting, cloud platform administration, secure remote access, and network and firewallsupport.\nYou will work across OT, software, and infrastructure domains to improve reliability, automate repeatable work, and support a secure, scalable operating model as the business grows.\nKey Responisbilities\nBuild, maintain, and improve automation used for provisioning, testing, validation, and operational workflows.\n\nDevelop and support scripts and tooling for operational tasks, integrations, monitoring, and repeatable administration.\n\nSupport Linux-based test and tooling environments, including Python-based scripting and automation.\n\nMaintain cross-site file synchronization and golden image governance.\n\nAdminister cloud-hosted management platforms and services that support OT and adjacent operational workflows.\n\nSupport operational networks, remote access services, VPN connectivity, and secure client connectivity for distributed users and teams.\n\nSupport firewallpolicy operations, segmentation, access controls, and Palo Alto Panorama administration, including licensing and updates.\n\nSupport GitLab operations, backup and disaster recovery processes, and disciplinedchange and configuration management.\n\nMonitor alerts across network, platform, backup, and telemetry services and troubleshoot multi-layer operational issues.\n\nPartner with Foundry Operations, Product, Software, vendors, and internal teams to improve automation, connectivity, supportability, and operational readiness.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nStrong networking fundamentals, including routing, switching, IPSec, VPNs, segmentation, and firewallconcepts.\n\nSolid Linux administration experience.\n\nHands-on scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages.\n\nExperience supporting cloud administration, cloud operations, or SaaS-based infrastructure platforms.\n\nExperience supporting VPNs, remote access platforms, and secure connectivity services.\n\nExperience supporting automation, imaging, or validation platforms in production environments.\n\nFamiliarity with configuration management or automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or CI/CD workflows. 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