Senior Automation Analyst

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Job Summary: An IT professional with experience in infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity, supporting, maintaining, and improving systems and automation. Key Highlights: 1. Advanced experience in IT infrastructure and networking 2. Knowledge of cybersecurity and virtualized environments 3. Collaboration with automation and operational technology (OT) teams Description: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Automation, Information Systems, or related fields. Advanced experience in IT infrastructure and networking. Knowledge of LAN/WAN networks, fundamentals of cybersecurity, ITIL/COBIT, virtualized environments (e.g., VMware, Hyper\-V or similar), as well as advanced technical knowledge of Windows and Linux servers. Ability to collaborate effectively with automation and operational technology (OT) teams is also required. Desirable: Knowledge of industrial automation. Candidates must be proactive, well\-organized, and demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to delivering results. Additionally, the role requires interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with a broad range of operational stakeholders. Professional Experience 1\. IT Infrastructure Solid experience managing virtualized environments: VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper\-V, or equivalent platforms. Technical knowledge in administration of physical and virtual servers. Advanced knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu). Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policies, and essential network services. 2\. Cybersecurity Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and ISA/IEC 62443\. Practical experience with security tools including firewalls, VPNs, and enterprise antivirus solutions. Ability to conduct vulnerability assessments and incident response. 3\. Networking Knowledge and mastery of network architecture, TCP/IP, subnets, and routing. Experience with LAN/WAN environments, VPNs, firewall configuration, and network segmentation. Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios). Knowledge of industrial networking protocols (e.g., Modbus, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP) will be considered a plus. 4\. Industrial Automation and Operational Technology (OT) — Desirable Experience in industrial environments with IT/OT integration. Knowledge of industrial networking protocols (e.g., CIP, S7COMM). Familiarity with SCADA systems, PLCs, industrial historians, and industry-specific communication protocols. * Support, maintain, and continuously improve IT infrastructure and automation systems, ensuring system stability, security, and performance. * Manage and administer virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper\-V or similar), physical and virtual servers. Manage LAN/WAN networks, configuring and monitoring network devices, firewalls, and VPN connections. * Implement and monitor cybersecurity best practices, performing vulnerability assessments, applying remediations, and ensuring compliance with standards and frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, ISA/IEC 62443\). * Administer Windows Server and Linux systems (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu), including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and security policies. * Collaborate closely with industrial automation (OT) and operational technology teams to foster communication between industrial and corporate environments. * Support integration projects involving industrial systems, SCADA, PLCs, and historians. * Monitor network and infrastructure performance indicators to ensure availability and reliability of critical systems. * Contribute to defining technical standards, documenting processes, and developing contingency plans. * Collaborate across multiple departments, maintaining clear and effective communication with technical and operational stakeholders. 251105020223623946