IT/OT Solutions Architect: Cybersecurity/Networking

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Siemens Industry – Digital Enterprise Services (DES): The DES business unit has an Industrial Networking Services Engineer position open with a focus on networking infrastructure products and technologies as they relate to automation systems and Cyber Security.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a strong team providing the best end to end industrial networking solutions in the market. Siemens is leading the charge in providing innovative solutions to bolster the manufacturing renaissance in the US.

We are looking for IT/OT Solutions Architect: Cybersecurity/Networking. This position is remote within the United States.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Acts as the subject matter expert on networking infrastructure products and technologies in the Siemens RuggedCom and Scalance product family while executing assigned service requests.
• Demonstrate a combination of technical and project management skills.
• Applies acquired process, product and/or equipment knowledge based on current industry trends, best practices, performance, price and functionality.
• Provides technical product advice for the development and implementation of customer solutions.
• Prepares and presents detailed technical proposals, including product demonstrations and solution prototypes.
• Performs complex hardware and/or software design consultation in accordance with customer/project needs.
• Resolves very complex technical problems to meet customers' needs.
• Perform on-site activities that include configuration of switches and routers, network integration with third party components and Cyber Security, testing and troubleshooting networks, performing system tests with reports as required, and optimizing existing networks.
• Provide post and Pre-sales support for the RuggedCom and Scalance products.
• Generates technical collateral such as application notes and examples for reuse by others.
• Develop and/or deliver training courses to customer and partners.
• Implements a yearly learning and development plan focusing on technical skills and engineering soft skills.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

A Network Services Engineer is experienced in networking architectures involving multiple products and technologies and has comprehensive knowledge in architecting, analyzing, and troubleshooting complex solutions. Extensive knowledge in network infrastructure with a focus on how it relates to the automation/utility/transportation systems is required. This position requires an individual with very strong technical selling skills and the ability to think outside-of-the-box to address the most complex applications with the most compelling arguments.

Basic Qualifications:

• Network design within IT and Automation platforms. (Topologies, Rings, Routing, VLAN, VRRP).
• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical/computer/mechanical engineering/computer science or equivalent technical degree.
• 5+ years of experience with network infrastructures as it relates to automation/utilities/transportation systems.
• WLAN design under IEEE 802.11 and knowledge in Rapid Roaming, IPCF, IPCF-MC.
• Networking analysis knowledge and proficiencies in Wireshark, SNMP, NMap, Wireless Site Surveys, Modeling, and Simulation Tools.
• Strong understanding of ITOT and Digitalization.
• Advanced Protocol knowledge in Automation, IT, SCADA, Security, and MES.
• Extensive knowledge in Profinet/Profibus/Profisafe.
• Cellular 4G/5G knowledge
• Controllers (PLCs)/HMI Systems
• Travel 70%
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior Siemens automation/networking experience.
• 5+ years of experience with Ruggedcom/Scalance products
• Networking Certifications such as CCNP or Siemens certifications.
• Cyber Security Certifications such as GICSP.
• Experience in VMware and virtualization.
• Organizational Agility: Knows how to get things done through formal and informal networks. Understands the culture of the organization. Is able to work effectively in a matrix structure to exploit opportunities
  
• Customer Focus: Intense customers focus and uses customer information for improvement in products and services

You’ll benefit from:

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
• The pay range for this position is $88,340 - $151,440 and the annual incentive target will be 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.