OT System Administrator

Talent Recruitment Agency for Technology | Glocomms3 months ago
Austin, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Overview

Glocomms is partnered with a leading power and energy firm to support the hiring of a highly skilled OT Systems Administrator to manage and secure critical infrastructure across industrial environments. This role sits at the intersection of IT and Operational Technology (OT), supporting SCADA/ICS systems while ensuring reliability, compliance, and security across enterprise platforms. The OT Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and security of systems supporting mission-critical industrial operations. This individual will play a key role in ensuring system uptime, regulatory compliance and the integrity of infrastructure across both Windows and Linux environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer and support OT/ICS infrastructure within critical infrastructure environments.
  • Manage Windows Server and Linux systems, including builds, patching, and system hardening.
  • Oversee VMware environments and ensure system performance and availability.
  • Support NetApp storage operations, including provisioning, replication, and snapshots.
  • Execute enterprise backup and recovery, including restore testing and validation.
  • Lead patch management and vulnerability remediation using tools like BigFix and Nessus.
  • Monitor system health, perform tuning, and support incident response (24/7 on-call).
  • Implement and maintain security controls (SIEM/Splunk, endpoint protection, file integrity monitoring).
  • Administer Active Directory, GPOs, DNS, and enforce IAM/PAM and least privilege access.
  • Support NERC CIP compliance, audits, disaster recovery, and business continuity efforts.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in systems administration within OT, ICS, or critical infrastructure environments.
  • Ability to work on-site 5-days a week.
  • Strong experience with Windows Server, Linux administration, and VMware virtualization platforms.
  • Hands-on expertise with enterprise backup/recovery, patch management, and vulnerability management tools.
  • Deep understanding of security practices, including SIEM monitoring, endpoint protection, and system hardening.
  • Familiarity with NetApp storage, RTUs, SCADA systems, and industrial protocols.
  • Knowledge of Active Directory, IAM/PAM, DNS, and access control frameworks.
  • Experience with Splunk, Nessus, BigFix, Tripwire, and AssurX is highly preferred.
  • Relevant certifications such as Security+, MCSA/MCSE, or VCP are a plus.

What This Role Offers

  • Opportunity to support mission-critical infrastructure in a highly regulated and impactful industry.
  • Exposure to both IT and OT security and operations.
  • A collaborative environment with strong emphasis on compliance, reliability, and system integrity.
  • Career growth within a stable and high-impact energy sector organization.

Required Skills

VMware Virtualization
Vulnerability Management
Security Practices
Compliance Auditing
Active Directory Management
Endpoint Protection
Windows Server Management
Enterprise Backup and Recovery
SIEM Monitoring
DNS Administration
OT Systems Administration
NetApp Storage Operations
Patch Management
IAM/PAM
SCADA/ICS Systems Support
Linux Administration