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The focus of this position is on operational technology (OT); however, experience and expertise with information technology (IT) systems is required. Additional support locations may include Oahu, Hawaii, Guam, Japan, and Thailand.\nIn this role you will support the development, implementation, and operation of ESS/FRCS networks on site. You will review and recommend upgrades, extensions, and recapitalization of the control system networks and participate in long-term site planning while ensuring physical facility operations remain uninterrupted.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nEnsure secure, highly available connectivity for critical facility control networks, Electronic Security Systems (ESS), and industrial control systems (ICS).\nConfigure and troubleshoot network segmentation, routers, switches, firewalls, and Access Control Lists (ACLs) within ESS and FRCS environments.\nApply strict DISA STIGs, perform vulnerability remediations, and manage secure configuration within air-gapped or segmented ESS/FRCS zones.\nSupport network segmentation aligned with the Purdue Model and cybersecurity frameworks designed for industrial control and security system loops.\nUse diagnostic packet-capture utilities such as Wireshark to monitor and troubleshoot industrial and security system communication protocols.\nEnsure ESS assets (Access Control, Intrusion Detection, Video Surveillance, and Data Transmission Media) work in concert with IT systems and components.\nRespond to and implement Cyber Tasking Orders affecting ESS and FRCS environments.\nApply patches and conduct regression testing on ESS/FRCS network devices and supporting systems.\nMonitor hardware health of industrial and security network equipment, including switches and firewalls.\nUpgrade and configure infrastructure hardware and software supporting FRCS, ESS, BMS, and SCADA systems.\nDevelop and maintain ESS/FRCS network specifications, system diagrams, hardware/software inventories, SOPs, and technical documentation.\nCoordinate with site U.S. government representatives and articulate technical ESS/FRCS concepts to audiences at different knowledge levels.\n REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:\nBachelor’s and nine (9)+ years of relevant experience; 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