IT/ OT Network Engineer

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis, LLC (MD&A), a world-class supplier of power generation maintenance services, repairs, and parts, is seeking a skilled IT/OT Network Engineer to support the Turbine & Generator Controls (TGC) Division in Fort Collins, Colorado. This role supports the design, deployment, and secure operation of industrial and enterprise networks that connect MD&A's internal OT lab, office IT systems, cloud environments, and customer-site industrial networks. This position is well suited for an engineer who enjoys hands-on network design, bridging IT and OT environments, and contributing to R D and production deployments in highly regulated and critical infrastructure environments. Up to ~30% travel may be required. Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Ownership of MD&A's internal OT lab network and associated cybersecurity controls Design and deployment of Layer 2 and Layer 3 network architectures supporting: Internal OT lab environments Office IT infrastructure Cloud platforms Customer-site industrial networks Serve as the technical bridge between IT and OT networks, ensuring proper segmentation, connectivity, and performance Support secure collection and transport of customer operational data for remote monitoring and diagnostics Patch management processes for OT network devices and cybersecurity infrastructure Participate in OT cybersecurity initiatives including secure remote access, asset inventory, and network hardening Develop and maintain network diagrams, standards, and configuration documentation Review customer specifications and provide technical input for project scope, estimating, and execution Clearly document and communicate technical design decisions to engineers, IT teams, and customers Requirements Working knowledge of industrial automation OT networks and cybersecurity protection schemes Strong experience with Layer 2 networking (VLANs, trunking, switching) Strong experience with Layer 3 networking (routing, subnets, gateways) Experience configuring and supporting firewalls and network segmentation Ability to collaborate across IT, OT, engineering, and vendor teams Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting industrial or power generation facilities Familiarity with TCP/IP, UDP, OPC, and Modbus protocols Experience with: Data historians (Influx

DB, OSI PI

) SCADA platforms (VTScada, Ignition) Secure remote access tools (Xona) Turbine control systems (GE, Emerson, Woodward, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley) Familiarity with

NERC CIP

requirements for OT environments Salary Description $80,000- $120,000