Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers – amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility – our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Our Networks and Security Services Consultant role encompasses the lead technical advisor responsibilities for interfacing with our valued clients on large-scale, multi-site global projects to develop and deploy robust network solutions. The role will interact directly with key internal and external contacts on the deployment and rollout of network/virtual infrastructure and security-related efforts. These projects will be specific to enabling a Connected Enterprise by connecting the Industrial Internet of Things at our key global customer facilities.

Potential candidates should have:

‘Hands-on’ experience in assessing, designing, and deploying network infrastructure in environments including process automation, discrete controls, and automated manufacturing processes/equipment. Experience in designing and deploying network infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls, etc.) within an Industrial Network Understanding of various industry standards including ISA, ANSI, NEMA, NERC, IDC, NEC, and NIST standards.  Specific focus on NIST 800-82, NERC-CIP, and IEC-62443 Standards would be an added benefit Experience in PLC, Networking, and SCADA design/programming including data extraction and data analysis. Solid technical skills with various Ethernet protocols including EtherNet/IP, specifically around the assessment, design, and implementation of complex systems. Strong communication skills and commercial skills, ability to handle multiple projects/interactions, and ability to interact with various global teams, clients, and vendors including those in international regions. Familiarity with a variety of networking and/or security concepts, practices, and procedures, including manufacturing and enterprise network convergence, network protocols, communication optimization, application effects on system performance, and human exploitation techniques on the manufacturing network. Experience in developing and deploying solutions in a virtual environment. Design, implement, and support key global customers’ converged business and manufacturing/industrial networks and user needs in parallel with their overall business strategies. Write detailed documentation that could include customer requirements, system specifications, observed issues with remediation recommendations or implementation plans to develop or modify manufacturing infrastructure. Design, recommend, and implement network infrastructure and associated configuration changes. Design customer-secure manufacturing architectures and provide vision, problem anticipation, and problem-solving ability to customers.

Minimum Qualifications 

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology or related technology-driven degree. If no degree, 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing Control Systems, Network Engineering, and Industrial Security Controls. 8+ years of hands-on experience configuring IT/OT network infrastructure equipment (Cisco Switches, Virtual Server Environments, Cisco ASA, Anti-Virus Software) In-depth understanding of Ethernet/IP and CIP protocol Previous experience working as part of a large, multi-disciplinary global team completing full project life-cycle implementations. Travel Requirements: Flexibility for travel 30% – 50% is required and can include both domestic and international trips. Legal authorization to work in the country of residence is required.