We have an opening for an IT/DCS Architecural Engineer to work in the Kingsport, TN area.

Our Client is a turnkey capable, system independent integrator offering complete engineering services.  With approximately 900 employees, our Client has successfully and safely executed hundreds of projects world-wide and strives to provide the highest quality services by consistently applying their technical expertise, principle, processes and values to address our client’s differing needs.

The IT/DCS Architecture Engineer performs a wide range of duties, including the following:

 - Provide ICS/OT technical support with a focus on ICS/OT/IT Networking in both the physical and virtual

 - Install, configure, and maintain OT/DMZ assets relating to ICS systems globally. These include, but are not limited to, Servers, Workstations, Networking equipment, Storage systems, Racks, Cabling,

 - Consultation and design for ICS Traffic exfiltrating to the corporate environment

 - Assist ICS team members with switch and firewall configuration requests

 - Maintain system configuration documentation

 - Install and support ICS intrusion detection systems

 - Provide ICS incident response

 - Support ICS Active Directory and Trust initiative

 - Support User Login Reporting, single sign-on and ICS account management

 - Perform and maintain elements of ICS management and administration SOP, including, but not limited to, OS patching, Anti-Virus updating, contingency response, and system security.

 - Assist with corporate AV, Backup, Patching, USB and other security solutions

 - Install, monitor, and diagnose data communication networks, including but not limited to, serial, Ethernet and OPC

 - Stay abreast of new technologies and other industry practices through attendance at user symposiums, meetings with vendors, vendor training, and review of industry literature

 - Evaluate new products by participation in Beta Testing of software and hardware in cooperation with vendors

 - Coordinate network, software and hardware upgrades for production plants typically including DNS, Routing, NATing, Switching and Firewall changes

 - Write and present training programs for other engineers and technicians

 - Provide IT equipment specifications to support procurement and construction activities for activities for projects

 - Participate with ICS team members on improvement projects related to IT elements

 - Perform above duties with attention to safety in both work practices and design

 - Perform above duties with a focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction

 - Support the Management of Change process

 - Prioritize work assignments based on the safety, environmental, regulatory, and economic value

The IT/DCS Architecture Engineer requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

 - Bachelor (BS) or Master's (MS) degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited university is preferred but not required, in consideration of other industry certifications, including:

 - Microsoft Certified, MCP, MCSA, MCITP

 - Cisco Certified, CCNA, CCDA

 - VMware Certified Professional, VCP3, VCP4

 - Network+, Security+

 - Experience in an industrial IT environment is desired

 - 10+ years of ICS Network/ Security engineering experience required

Working conditions:

 - Position Type: Contract Basis

 - 1 Year Minimum

 - Full Benefits

 - Standard Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00pm

 - Overtime: Occasionally

 - Travel: Up to 10%

 - Relocation Assistance