What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Technology (OT) Network Engineer position at WaterBridge Resources LLC?
Summary of Position :
This position will report to the Director of OT and support WaterBridge's OT Network. This individual will play a critical role in the design, configuration, monitoring, and security management of the OT network infrastructure. This individual's responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks, including network planning, troubleshooting, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and vendor management.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities :
The following represents most of the duties performed by the position but is not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary. Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory, environmental, and safety rules and standards, as well as corporate policies.
As an Operational Technology (OT) Network Engineer, you will be responsible for :
- Designing, planning, and implementing network architectures specific to OT systems.
- Developing network diagrams and documentation for OT infrastructure in line with the Cyber framework.
- Configuring and maintaining switches, routers, firewalls, and other networking devices in the OT environment.
- Ensuring proper VLAN segmentation for traffic isolation and security.
- Continuously monitoring network performance, availability, and traffic patterns.
- Implementing network monitoring tools to detect and respond to anomalies.
- Enforcing security policies and best practices in the OT network.
- Implementing access controls, authenticating, and authorizing mechanisms.
- Regularly updating and patching network devices to address security vulnerabilities.
- Identifying and resolving network issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Performing routine maintenance tasks such as firmware updates and device configuration backups.
- Implementing redundancy and failover mechanisms to ensure uninterrupted operation of critical OT systems.
- Aligning with Cyber framework to protect OT assets from cyber threats.
- Conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Developing and maintaining disaster recovery plans for the OT network.
- Regularly backing up critical OT system configurations and data.
- Ensuring compliance with industry-specific standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISA-99).
- Participating in audits and assessments to demonstrate compliance.
- Collaborating with the IT team to bridge the gap between IT and OT networks.
- Facilitating secure data exchange between OT and IT environments.
- Maintaining detailed records of network configurations, changes, and incidents.
- Documenting network diagrams, asset inventories, and network policies.
- Assessing network capacity requirements and plan for future scalability.
Qualifications & Requirements :
Working Conditions / Environment :
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :
Monday - Thursday (9 hours) & Friday (4 hours).
In office schedule :
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
Monday & Friday
Position Location :Benefits :
At WaterBridge, our employee benefits include, but are not limited to, the following :
About Us
The WaterBridge group of companies is a fast-paced and growing organization. Our business lines include produced water handling and recycling, land management and environmental solutions. Our employees provide essential services to unlock sustainable American energy production every day, and we are continually seeking dedicated individuals who thrive on both creativity and challenge to be a part of our team. We pride ourselves for our strong commitment to our employees and for creating a workplace where employees feel genuinely valued and connected. Join our entrepreneurial and innovative team today!
WHO WE ARE
At WaterBridge, we believe that our people make the difference! We are committed to provide our employees with personal development and growth opportunities. We've been leading the emergence and evolution of the midstream water sector since 2015, backed by our strong core values and operational excellence. WaterBridge owns and operates permanent, integrated water infrastructure networks to address the long term produces water management requirements of E&P companies.
Our Mission :
To make WaterBridge the standard bearer for the water midstream industry.
Core Values : SAFETY
TEAMWORK COLLABORATION
INTEGRITY TRUST
AUTHENTIC COMMUNICATION
ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RESULTS
ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATION
WaterBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
