OT Active Directory Migration Specialist

Title: OT Active Directory Migration Specialist

Location: Onsite in Walkersville, Maryland

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced OT professional to support the migration of Pharma manufacturing shop-floor and laboratory systems to the OT Active Directory environment. In this hands-on role, you’ll help ensure that OT assets are securely connected, properly protected, and accessible to authorized users. You’ll work with local and global teams in a regulated environment to troubleshoot issues, support cybersecurity initiatives, and maintain reliable OT systems.

What you’ll do

Support the migration of laboratory and shop-floor assets to the OT Active Directory environment.

Help ensure assets are protected behind the OT firewall and have appropriate user access.

Troubleshoot complex automation and OT issues involving hardware, control logic, system performance, and network communications.

Administer OT networks and support network infrastructure, including VLANs, firewalls, and laboratory equipment.

Contribute to cybersecurity initiatives involving asset inventory, endpoint protection, remote access, network segmentation, and disaster recovery.

Manage OT system administration tasks, including backups, patching, software updates, user management, and recovery procedures.

Serve as a subject matter expert for automation and OT systems, applying relevant regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.

Work with global and local teams to prepare and migrate laboratory network devices to the OT Active Directory environment.

Review and support OT documentation, including SOPs, system specifications, and work instructions.

What you’ll bring

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, information systems, or a related field preferred.

At least five years of hands-on experience in an OT environment.

Strong knowledge of OT infrastructure and system administration.

Working knowledge of network infrastructure, including VLANs, firewalls, and laboratory equipment.

Familiarity with regulated environments and requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, GAMP, and internal quality standards.

Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Relevant certifications, such as ISA/IEC 62443, Security+, or vendor-specific credentials, are a plus.