OT Network Engineer II - Decatur, IL

108600BR

Job Title:

OT Network Engineer II - Decatur, IL

Department/Function:

Engineering

Job Description:

OT Network Engineer II - Decatur, IL

This is an exempt level position.

Position Summary:

As a key member of the Operational Technology (OT) team, you will be responsible for advancing the capabilities and performance of network infrastructure within the ADM OT/Process Automation (PA) environment.

You will work closely with OT engineers and PA engineers, and partner with key business segments, Global Technology (GT, which is ADM's IT dept.), and your global OT peers to provide enhanced plant support and high-quality project delivery.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create innovative network engineering solutions and designs within defined standards and architectures, ensuring that designs work holistically within larger solutions

• Specify, configure, implement, and maintain plant process level networking hardware

• Create build instructions and Low Level diagrams (rack elevation drawing, full connection path to each endpoint on the network, IP Address, switch specific configuration information, fiber pair for process, and port/cable numbers or labels for each device) for network engineering designs and support operations teams during implementation

• Implement and manage effective network security

• Utilize monitoring tools, packet capture and other analytic utilities to assess potential issues and maintain network health

• Design, enhance and manage MDF and IDF closets including cabling, racking and power systems in partnership with GT

• Perform capacity planning and lifecycle management to ensure all hardware, firmware, and software provides seamless service to plants

• Manage and implement firewall rules and changes as needed

• Proactively seek out opportunities for continuous improvement of systems and processes and propose improvement activities

• Incorporate security-by-design into all solutions, ensuring that security requirements are considered concurrently with technical requirements

• Work closely with GT and PA leads as an escalation point, providing OT network engineering support to operations teams, assisting with incident resolution

• Liaise with third party vendors when appropriate to create engineering solutions to review and implement those solutions as well as continuous improvement proposals

• Carry out continuous personal development, ensuring technical skills are kept up to date and non-technical skills are gained and improved

• Provide boots on the ground support for ADM plants -emergency and break fix, planned installations, limited personal computer/end user support, etc.

• Some travel and on-call work are expected as part of this position

Required Skills:

• Ability to manage the lifecycle, maintenance, and upgrades of network technologies

• Understanding of switch programming and commands

• Experience in network architecture design and development, both physical and virtual

• Understanding of OT network communication protocols (including TCP/IP, UDP, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, OPC, OPC UA, and PROFINET)

• Highly motivated, self-starter

• Comfortable working with cross-functional global teams

• Strong documentation and organizational skills

• Must have the ability to skillfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and succeed in an environment of competing priorities

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment; willingness to learn new skills and take direction from other team members; and ability to organize information and manage time efficiently

• Experience in supporting plant operations and 24/7 operating requirements

• Experience of working as a technology generalist with a high-level understanding of end-to-end solutions including infrastructure, applications, databases, networking, and security

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline?

• Experience supporting enterprise-level technology operations and services, including experience managing the lifecycle, maintenance, and upgrades of network technologies

• Ability to travel or work on-call as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in a technical discipline such as computer science, engineering, etc.

• Network-specific experience?

• Technical experience with Process Automation systems, including Rockwell, Emerson DeltaV or Valmet (Novatech) D/3, would be considered an asset for the position

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Req/Job ID:

108600BR

City:

Decatur

State:

IL - Illinois

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About ADM

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We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

• Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

• Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.

• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

• Tuition assistance.

• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

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$83,800.00 - $134,500.00

Salaried Incentive Plan:

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus