Network Engineer

About the company: Why ALOIS AUSTRALIA? ALOIS is a global consulting, services and staffing solutions partner with dedicated teams to service a wide range of specialties and domains. Our goal is to empower our employees by creating a support system and process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. At ALOIS AUSTRALIA, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background. About Job: Role: PCN Infrastructure Specialist Location: Perth, Australia Duration: 12 months contract Position Description / Scope of Work: Major Capital Projects (MCP) Process Control Network (PCN) Infrastructure Specialist This position oversees technical and cybersecurity governance and oversight of the engineering, design, and deliverables of the PCN/OT systems for Major Capital Projects. This is a Perth based role, with occasional travel requirements to remote sites and international locations as required. The role reports to MCP Information Technology and Telecommunications (IT&T) Team Lead, and will be closely embedded within the Capital Projects Delivery Teams to help enable the delivery of all PCN/OT systems. Key Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: Work as an integrated member of a multi-functional Engineering & Execution Team to support the Capital Project delivery teams, including the Process Automation System Integrator (PASI), and Main Automation Contractor (MAC) teams, providing technical and cybersecurity input into the design and deliverables to ensure alignment with policies, standards and technical controls Provide direction and input on compliance and cybersecurity requirements with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure PCN/OT systems compliance. Review design documentation, attend workshops and Contractor FAT to provide assurance project deliverables in accordance with the Basis of Design, PCN/OT Philosophy and Contract agreement. Build, develop, and maintain effective relationships and act as a ‘conduit’ to facilitate Major Capital Projects IT&T deliverables, and enable open communication between Capital Projects & MCP IM&T key stakeholders Coordinate with technical team to ensure the current PCN Cybersecurity standards and design ‘best practices’ are applied through the life of the project, and that all MCP Project Resources and external vendors understand and implement fully compliant systems. Assist with the transition of Project PCN/OT systems to Phase 5 Operations, to ensure reliable and safe LNG plant operations. Ensure all documentation, evergreen procedures and compliance activities for the PCN systems are completed and up to date. Key skills and experience required: Demonstrated experience in managing PCN/OT systems to ensure they are aligned with cybersecurity and compliance policies, standards and technical controls Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with demonstrated ability to determine requirements, set expectations, and educate internal and external stakeholders with regards to design and cybersecurity requirements, standards and controls. Demonstrated experience in support, administration, troubleshooting of PCN/OT systems Demonstrated experience and technically competent in supporting operating systems and technologies such as Microsoft, Cisco, Hirschman, VMware Demonstrated ability to provision and support Windows Active Directory domains, forests and associated services. Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting, problem solving, and resolving OT/IT technical issues Excellent knowledge of security zones and related network/system integration requirements between different PCN systems/sub-systems as implemented by IEC 62443. Proficient in their understanding of, and able to communicate with, technical practitioners about the following: SCADA, DCS, PLCs, HMIs and related industrial control systems OPC, Historians, relational databases System integration, network topology and protocols such as TCP, Modbus Industry Standards and best practices that are applicable to IT/OT environments Common secure network architectures used in IT/OT environments Experience in working on large scale / complex programs of work will be highly regarded Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Ability to build, manage and develop mutually beneficial relationships with fellow team members, MCP stakeholders, other Teams, and external vendors Strong documentation skills Ability to work autonomously, without supervision and have a flexible approach to work Apply Today: We're not necessarily searching for excellence. Even if you don't completely meet the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity, please APPLY NOW and email on ***********@aloissolutions.com.au or call on (+61) 291 598 ***, we will be in touch to discuss further!