Operational Technology Manager
Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
Virtual Req #20232
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds.
Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence.
We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers.
Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.
People
- Customers
- Trust
Industrial Control Systems are a challenge for most IT professionals. How do you manage software updates, cybersecurity risks, and network policies on systems that must have +99% uptime?
If that sounds like a workable challenge and not an impossible task, then welcome to the world of Operational Technology (OT).
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is the third largest producer of containerboard in the US. We have eight integrated pulp and paper mills in the US that run 24 / 7.
The security, reliability, and resilience of our industrial control systems (ICS) are critical for our success. As Operational Technology Manager, you are a leader in the strongest corporate technology team in the industry.
PCA hires the best technical experts to support all aspects of mill operations : engineering, maintenance, and production.
We either self-perform our technical work or provide strong oversight when working with outside vendors. So, grab your hardhat, steel toe boots, and safety glasses - this team is hands on.
What you need to be successful :
Strong working knowledge of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) including PLC and DCS.
Previous experience with Honeywell, ABB, Emerson, and / or Rockwell control systems.
Strong working knowledge of ICS communications and protocols including : OPC-DA and UA standards, HART; Profinet; Fieldbus; ControlNet, etc.
ICS Networking skills including firewall rule development & troubleshooting, Windows Server based applications, industrial networks, TCP / IP / IoT connectivity, edge devices, data analytics, and how to effectively apply these technologies to complex manufacturing environments.
Strong background in several IT related fields including cyber security, server hardware, Unix / Linux OS administration, local cloud environments such as VMware, central antivirus servers, Database administration, programming, Active Directory
System and / or project deployment, configuration, documentation, and training.
Skilled at listening to complex issues, discerning critical information, and communicating best practices.
A passion for learning the latest network technologies, security threats, and best practices.
Able to work cooperatively with a service mindset.
A high level of ownership and accountability.
Curious, innovative, and fiercely pro-active.
Responsibilities include :
- Support corporate and mill DCS, QCS, PLC, and drives groups with OT issues
- Suggest or provide OT training for control system engineers and technicians
- Early involvement in capital projects to assure correct specification of supported equipment
- Develop OT lifecycle management expectations for capital planning
- Support for corporate control system audits
- Work with Operations, IT, and Control groups to develop OT best practices
- Planning and coordination of system updates
- Develop creative solutions to accomplish security goals on legacy equipment
- Stay aware of latest issues, knowledge base articles (KBA), and updates from our suppliers
- Keep OT efforts focused on risk management and production continuity
Certifications :
The successful candidate has several CompTIA (or equivalent) certifications in the following categories :
- Network+
- Security+
- Cloud+
- Operations Specialist
- Network security specialist
Candidates with VMware, Microsoft, and Cisco certifications (CCNA, MCP, VCP, MCP, MCSA, etc.) will receive preference.
All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled and other protected categories.
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Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $122,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $175,000.00
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