Operational Technology (OT) Networks and Automation Specialist Position Available In Essex, Massachusetts

Job Listing ID:

4292737

Job Title:

Operational Technology (OT)

Networks and Automation Specialist Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

06/17/2025

Hours Worked Per Week:

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly.
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Job Summary:

41777

BR Requisition ID:

41777

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TSU Job Description:

CDM Smith is seeking an Operational Technology (OT) Networks and Automation Specialist who is a proven self-starter. The successful candidate is passionate about Process Control Systems, Industrial Networks and OT Cybersecurity with a desire to further enhance their skills and our Automation practice. As a member of our team, you’ll contribute to CDM Smith’s mission by supporting the secure and efficient design, implementation, and optimization of OT and industrial networking solutions across infrastructure projects by:

• Supporting the design and implementation of industrial networking projects including installations, modifications, and upgrades of routers, switches, firewalls.
• Researching best practices and collaborating with internal and external resources to propose and implement optimal network designs for different physical and virtual systems.
• Advising on device and network management strategies to ensure performance, availability, and cybersecurity.
• Maintaining detailed documentation of equipment and configuration (e.g. switches, servers, firewalls) for our Automation Community of Practice.
• Supporting the implementation of IT/OT convergence solutions utilized in industrial control environments such as Microsoft Active directory, virtualization server clusters, NextGen firewalls, multifactor authentication, Demilitarized Zones (DMZ).
• Applying best practices for managing and securing Windows-based environments.
• Independently developing OT Cybersecurity focused solutions and automation projects with senior level oversight and guidance.
• Supporting the evaluation of legacy OT systems, offering strategic recommendations for improvements, migrations, or replacements.
• Creating basic to moderately complex control system architectures, network segmentation diagrams, and specifications with general direction.
• Preparing design reports under supervision.
• Reviewing basic to moderately complex level shop drawings consisting of network segmentation plans, firewall policies, windows configurations, and cybersecurity project plans.
• Providing support for as-needed and on-call contracts.
• Traveling nationally or internationally as required to project sites, client meetings, factory tests, and start-up of control systems.
• Performing other duties as required.

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Job Title:

Operational Technology (OT)

Networks and Automation Specialist Group:

ISO Employment Type:

Regular Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+, Cisco CCNA, or other vendor certifications such as Microsoft, Palo Alto, or Fortinet.
• Sector-specific experience in water/wastewater, facilities, or transportation is a plus.
• Familiarity with

SCADA/ICS

cybersecurity assessments and mitigation strategies.

EEO Statement:

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