OT Infrastructure Specialist

Nsc Global; Penzberg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NSC Global is seeking an OT Infrastructure Specialist to manage OT computing hardware, server platforms, and industrial networking in GMP-regulated facilities. This role requires 100% on-site presence across manufacturing sites, control rooms, and server rooms.

You will perform hands-on rack installations, network troubleshooting, hardware lifecycle management, and rapid incident response to maintain high-availability production environments.

Qualifications

• Strong server and virtualization expertise in industrial settings.
• Experience with industrial network infrastructure and VLANs.
• Knowledge of offline patching, WSUS, and GxP change control.
• Experience with OT backups and recovery platforms.
• Lifecycle management for server hardware and decommissioning.
• Calm, effective incident response for live production environments.

Responsibilities

• Hardware & Server Management: install, configure, and maintain physical servers and rack infrastructure.
• Industrial Networking: deploy and troubleshoot switches, firewalls, and VLANs in GMP environments.
• GxP Patch & Change Management: apply patches with WSUS and ensure change control.
• Backup & Recovery: oversee OT backup/restore strategies for production systems.
• Asset & Physical Security: maintain asset records and security standards across facilities.
• Incident Response: provide on-site troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

Skills

Server & Virtualization

Industrial Network Infra

GxP Patch & Change Mgmt

Backup & Recovery

Hardware Lifecycle

Incident Management

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Hyper-V

Windows Server

Cisco switches

Hirschmann

Ruggedcom

Veeam

Backup Exec

Job description

Overview

NSC Global is seeking an OT Infrastructure Specialist to manage and support operational technology (OT) computing hardware, server platforms, and industrial networking environments. This position requires 100% on-site presence across manufacturing facilities, control rooms, and server rooms located within GMP-regulated buildings.

You will be responsible for hands-on rack installations, physical cabling, network connectivity troubleshooting, hardware lifecycle management, and rapid incident response to maintain continuous, high-availability production environments.

Responsibilities

• Hardware & Server Management: Install, configure, and maintain physical servers, rack infrastructure, compute hardware, and virtualized environments (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Windows Server).

• Industrial Networking: Deploy and manage industrial network equipment—including managed switches, firewalls, patch panels, and VLAN configurations—using platforms such as Cisco, Hirschmann, and Ruggedcom.

• GxP Patch Management: Execute OT patch management and OS maintenance using WSUS and offline patching strategies tailored to GxP-validated live production systems.

• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Oversee backup and recovery operations for critical manufacturing systems using platforms such as Veeam and Backup Exec to ensure business continuity.

• Asset & Physical Security Management: Maintain physical security standards and asset management protocols across manufacturing control rooms, server rooms, and floor nodes.

• Incident Response: Provide immediate, on-site troubleshooting and remediation during OT infrastructure failures to minimize downtime in live manufacturing lines.

Qualifications

Technical Qualifications & Skills

• Server & Virtualization: Strong proficiency in VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Windows Server administration in an industrial setting.

• Industrial Network Infrastructure: Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting managed switches, firewalls, and VLANs (Cisco, Hirschmann, Ruggedcom).

• GxP Patch & Change Management: Knowledge of offline patching strategies, WSUS deployment, and strict change control within GxP/GMP-validated environments.

• Backup & Recovery Systems: Experience implementing and managing enterprise backup solutions like Veeam or Veritas Backup Exec for OT systems.

• Hardware Lifecycle Management: Skilled in server procurement support, rack deployment, physical cabling/patching, and safe hardware decommissioning.

• Incident Management: Demonstrated ability to respond calmly and effectively to high-priority hardware or network failures in live production environments.

Site & Work Requirements

• On-Site Physical Access: Must be physically present on-site to perform hardware maintenance, physical cable management, and switch configuration inside plant server rooms and control centers. Remote work is not applicable for this position.

• GMP Access & Clearance: Ability to comply with site security rules, physical access requirements, and gowning protocols in GMP-regulated zones.