Director – Operational Technology, Network Engineering
Lear Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Southfield • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
Tech Stack
CloudCyber SecurityFirewalls
About the role
- Lead the design, implementation, and management of secure and reliable OT network infrastructures across the organization
- Drive digital transformation, ensuring cybersecurity, and supporting operational excellence
- Define the strategy and drive initiatives to modernize and protect OT environments, including SCADA, ICS, and other industrial control systems
- Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of OT network architectures, including LAN/WAN, wireless, and remote access solutions for industrial environments
- Ensure robust cybersecurity controls are implemented and maintained across all OT networks
- Collaborate with IT, operations, and security teams to integrate OT and IT networks securely and efficiently
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements for OT network solutions
- Develop and maintain documentation, policies, and procedures for OT network operations
- Lead incident response and troubleshooting efforts for OT network issues and security events
- Stay current with emerging OT technologies, threats, and best practices
- Prepare and manage budgets for OT network projects and operations
- Establish training programs to enhance team skills and awareness of OT trends and threats
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 5 years in OT environments (manufacturing, utilities, energy, etc.)
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams
- Deep understanding of OT protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC, Profibus, etc.) and industrial control systems (SCADA, PLC, DCS) and MES systems
- Strong knowledge of network security principles, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and segmentation in OT environments
- Experience in integrating IT and OT networks securely
- Experience with cloud-based OT solutions and edge computing
- Experience in incident response and disaster recovery planning for OT environments
- Experience with network design and troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds, etc.)
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and standards for OT security (NIST, IEC 62443, NERC CIP)
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale OT network projects on time and within budget
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Relevant certifications preferred (CISSP, GICSP, CCNP, ISA/IEC 62443, etc.)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
network engineeringOT protocolsindustrial control systemsnetwork security principlescloud-based OT solutionsincident responsedisaster recovery planningnetwork designtroubleshooting toolsedge computing
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementteam skills enhancementcollaboration
Certifications
CISSPGICSPCCNPISA/IEC 62443