IT/OT Specialist
United Electric Supply
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United Electric Supply is seeking an IT/OT Specialist in New Castle, Delaware. The role focuses on developing, building, and maintaining customers' Operational Technology systems to ensure secure, patched, and well-managed environments.
On-call commitments occur about once a month, with occasional non-business hours as needed. The ideal candidate has a BS/MS in CS/Engineering, 2–5 years in IT/OT, and certifications such as PME and CCNA; strong networking, Windows, EPMS/SCADA familiarity, and
Qualifications
- BS/MS in Computer Science or Engineering or related field.
- 2–5 years of Operational Technology (ICS IT/OT) engineering/maintenance.
- PME certification or ability to obtain PME (on the job).
- CCNA certification preferred.
- Knowledge of SQL and data handling.
- Strong project management and workflow documentation skills.
- Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Windows environments.
- Experience with IT/OT and building-control software technologies.
- Experience with hybrid infrastructures (on-premises and cloud).
- Advanced networking knowledge (Cisco/Juniper/AMG).
- Experience with monitoring systems (BAS, EPMS, SCADA) and virtualization.
Responsibilities
- Manage the OT network and virtual environment for key clients.
- Support EPMS (Energy and Power Monitoring System).
- Define, implement, and document operational processes and procedures.
- Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems and software.
- Proactively monitor systems for highest availability and security.
- Provide IT/OT support for integrated equipment and services.
- Coordinate with vendors and internal IT personnel for issue resolution.
- Assist in project deployment and services.
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Regular Full Time New Castle, DE, US
United Electric Supply Co. Inc. is a nationally recognized, 100% employee-owned company that is a major supplier of electrical products, and advanced services for the construction and industrial markets. They offer a full range of electrical products and services with concentrations in industrial automation, building automation, lighting, wire/cable/conduit, distribution and control, data communications, electro-mechanical and energy solutions. With over 300 employees, United is headquartered in New Castle, Delaware with locations throughout Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia.
OnPoint Automation group is seeking a skilled IT/OT Engineer. In this role, develop, build, and maintain our customer’s Operational Technology systems. You will focus on ensuring that their Operational Technology (OT) systems are secure, patched and managed.
Qualified systems engineers will have a deep IT, computer systems engineering, or systems engineering and analysis background. Your goal will be to ensure that the technology infrastructure of our customer’s runs smoothly and efficiently. This role will require on-call commitments at least once a month and non-business hour work may be necessary occasionally.
- Managing the OT network and virtual environment for key clients as part of ongoing service contract.
- Supporting EPMS (Energy and Power Monitoring System)
- implement and maintain projects that support the overall IT/OT vision
- Comfortable working under minimal supervision and driving multi-year technology and modernization efforts with our customers.
- Define, implement, and document operational processes and procedures, with periodic reviews for efficiency and improvement
- Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools
- Proactively manage and monitor systems and infrastructure to ensure the highest levels of availability
- Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies
- Provide technical support for IT/OT integrated equipment and services
- Ability to troubleshoot and discover alternate solutions to issues.
- Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution
- Assist in OnPoint Automation project deployment and services
- Adhere to all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies.
- Act in a safe and positive manner always, ensure that those around you do not put themselves or others at risk. Your personal safety is your responsibility.
- Complete an accident/Incident report for any safety and/or health infractions that occurs or is witnessed.
- Support all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies for all employees within your department.
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject preferred
- Operational Technology (ICS IT/OT) Engineer with 2-5 years of maintenance and support (Preferred)
- PME (Power Monitoring Expert) certification or the ability to obtain PME certification (on the job training)
- CCNA certification (preferred)
- Knowledge of SQL
- Strong project management and organization skills – including documenting workflows and detailed service reports
- Configuration and maintenance of IT, EPMS, and building control software technologies
- Proven working experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting Windows environments
- Experience in automating technical and business workflows
- Experience with hybrid infrastructures (on-premises and cloud).
- Advanced networking knowledge (Cisco/AMG/Juniper ect.)
- Experience with monitoring systems (BAS, EPMS, SCADA)
- Experience in Virtual Environments (VMWare, Hyper V)
We offer attractive compensation and benefits which include:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
- 401(K) and Stock Ownership
- Paid Vacation and holidays
- Educational Benefits
- Wellness Programs
- Work/Life Balance
We are an equal employment opportunity employer.
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