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From the salt we extract from our mines and produce through evaporation processes, Windsor Salt has become a trusted brand in Canada with one of the industry's most extensive production and distribution networks. We take pride in being recognized as a company deeply committed to a culture centered on safety, product quality, employee well-being, and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.\nJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Network Administrator / Operation Technology (OT) to join our team. As an IT / OT Network Administrator, you will be responsible for implementing, managing, and maintaining the network infrastructure used in our operation technology and information technology systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement robust, reliable, and secure IT/OT network solutions that align with business goals and industry best practices. This role requires a deep understanding of networking principles, network security measures, IT/OT systems, cybersecurity, and the ability to maintain and administrate scalable and resilient network architectures.\nDuties and Responsibilities\nDeploy, and manage the operation technology (OT) / IT network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and other network devices.\n\nMaintain and manage the operation technology (OT) / IT network architecture based on business requirements and industry best practices.\n\nCollaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements and network design specifications.\n\nImplement secure and resilient network solutions for OT / IT systems, considering factors such as availability, performance, scalability, and redundancy.\n\nMonitor and maintain the performance, availability, and security of the OT / IT network.\n\nImplement and enforce network security measures, such as access controls, firewall rules, intrusion detection systems, and data encryption.\n\nEnsure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and cybersecurity requirements in the design and implementation of the OT network.\n\nParticipate in incident response activities, including investigating security incidents and implementing corrective actions.\n\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of OT systems with other IT infrastructure components.\n\nTroubleshoot and resolve network-related issues, including network outages, connectivity problems, and performance bottlenecks.\n\nMonitor network traffic and analyze network data to identify patterns and anomalies.\n\nCreate and maintain network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.\n\nStay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to OT networking and cybersecurity, and network architecture.\n\nProvide training and guidance to end-users on network usage, security protocols, and best practices.\n\nCollaborate with vendors and service providers to ensure the successful implementation and ongoing support of the OT / IT network infrastructure.\n\nCollaborate with IT and OT teams to integrate the OT network with other IT infrastructure components, such as enterprise networks and data centers.\n\nWork closely with cybersecurity teams to implement network security controls, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls, to protect the OT network.\n\nProvide guidance and mentorship to network administrators and other IT personnel on OT network architecture, best practices, and emerging technologies.\n\nConduct proof-of-concept and pilot projects to evaluate new network technologies and assess their feasibility and suitability for the OT environment.\n\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities\nBachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).\n\nProven experience as a network administrator, preferably in an operation technology (OT) / IT environment.\n\nProven experience as a network Engineer or a similar role, with a focus on operation technology (OT) networks.\n\nStrong knowledge of networking principles, protocols, routing, switching, and subnetting.\n\nProficiency in network design and architecture principles, including network segmentation, redundancy, and high availability.\n\nStrong knowledge of networking protocols, routing, switching, and subnetting.\n\nUnderstanding of IT cybersecurity principles and best practices, particularly in the context as it relates to OT networks.\n\nExperience with network security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs) and access controls.\n\nProficiency in network monitoring and analysis tools.\n\nFamiliarity with compliance standards and regulations relevant to OT networks, such as NERC CIP and IEC 62443.\n\nStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.\n\nExcellent communication and collaboration abilities.\n\nAbility to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.\n\nRelevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CompTIA Network+, Fortinet NSE ) are a plus.\n\nTravel up to 25% of the time needed, project work and deployments.\n\nThe expected annual compensation for this position is $77,100–$93,842. Actual compensation may vary based \non factors such as education, experience, skillset, or location. This position is for an existing vacancy. We do \nnot require Canadian work experience. 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