Be an essential element to a brighter future. We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our <a href="https://www.albemarle.com/about/our-values">core values</a> are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet. Job DescriptionAlbemarle is hiring for an OT Security Engineer. This position is hybrid and located in Silverpeak, Nevada.General At Albemarle, IT support for a manufacturing site follows industry standard ITIL support level hierarchy concepts. The OTS (Operational Technology Security) Engineer role falls under Tier I / II support in the hierarchy. The role requires proficiency with OT systems, along with hands-on experience in system implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance. The OTS Engineer is responsible for maintaining the cybersecurity posture and supporting secure networking solutions, ensuring system reliability and upkeep, while collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency. At small sites, this position also covers on-premise Tier I support for business functions. This position is supported by Tier II and above resources remotely. Function The position supports PCS (Process Control Systems), PIMS (Process Information Management Systems), Lab Systems, LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems), and Analytics Systems from an IT-OT Infrastructure standpoint. Included in the support structure is the integration of IT (Business Network) and OT Systems. This role also assists in the design, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of the IT-OT networks and systems throughout these areas. The role troubleshoots problems, identifies solutions, and performs routine administration at the infrastructure level and assists application owners at the software level at both the OT and IT levels. The position is responsible for the efficient performance, administrative maintenance, and “boots-on-the-ground” level support of IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operations Technology) systems in manufacturing site production and research areas. The role involves overseeing general technical processes to ensure optimal performance &amp; operation while maintaining the security posture to minimize cyber exposure risk. The role works closely with site operations, maintenance, R&amp;T personnel, PIMS / LIMS application administrators, and IT personnel. Knowledge and Experience<ul><li>5+ years of experience in IT and OT system administration, development, and maintenance.</li><li>Install and Maintain IT and OT Baseline Hardware, Software, and Cybersecurity Solutions</li><li>Implement Security Architectures for OT environments, ensuring effective network segmentation, access controls, and threat detection mechanisms</li><li>Installation of IT and OT cybersecurity hardware and software packages along with routine maintenance activities. Possess a working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems, installing/uninstalling applications, and the various components associated with Process Control Systems, PIMS, Lab Systems, LIMS, and Analytics. Experience with the various components associated with Process Control Systems, Lab Systems, and Analytics</li><li>Experience in the usage and maintenance of PIMS (Process Information Management Systems) and LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems). Possess an understanding of relational database structures, theories, principles, and practices.</li><li>System Maintenance: Execute routine maintenance tasks, updates, and patches on IT and OT systems to uphold peak performance and security</li><li>Technical Support: Provide ITIL Level 1/2 technical assistance and troubleshooting for OT systems, including hardware, software, networks, and industrial equipment. Provide ITIL Level 1 boots-on-the-ground technical assistance and troubleshooting for IT systems (work requiring a physical presence).</li><li>System Maintenance: Execute routine maintenance tasks, updates, patches, and assess vulnerability alerts on IT and OT systems to maintain peak performance and security.</li><li>Network Administration: Possess a good understanding of network structures, theories, principles, and practices. Maintain a working knowledge of and monitor site IT-OT networks and dataflows, including LAN, WAN, and industrial networks, to secure segmentation, stability, reliability, and availability. Track and maintain OT system IP assignments. Have a working knowledge of DHCP on the Business Network.</li><li>Asset Management: HAM (Hardware Asset Management) and SAM (Software Asset Management) Maintain an inventory of OT assets, encompassing hardware, software licenses, and industrial equipment, ensuring proper documentation and tracking.</li><li>System Integration: Assist in the integration of new IT and OT systems, applications, and technologies into existing infrastructure, ensuring compatibility and secure operation.</li><li>Documentation: Collect, develop, and maintain documentation, procedures, and technical manuals relating to site specific IT and OT systems, configurations, and processes. Work with Maintenance and Capital project teams to insure system documentation reflects “as installed” accuracy.</li><li>Audit: Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISA 62443). Work with Internal and/or External Audit to complete security assessments: Help conduct in-depth assessments and vulnerability analyses of IT and OT infrastructure, guiding the identification of potential weaknesses and the prioritization of mitigation efforts.</li><li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>A 4 Year degree in a STEM associated field or equivalent experience</li><li>In depth knowledge of Secure Network Architectures in IT (Business) and OT Environments (Industrial Controls, Lab Systems, etc.)</li><li>Baseline or better Network Design / Management Certifications such as</li><li>CCENT (or similar) </li><li>NETWORK+ (or similar)</li><li>ISA CAP (or regional similar) Training and/or Certifications</li><li>NIST (or similar) Training and/or Certifications</li><li>Experience with Hypervisors including VMware, Hyper-V, and AHV</li><li>OT Cybersecurity Assessment and Cybersecurity Program implementation and planning</li><li>Experience in interaction with Internal and External Audit teams</li></ul>Key Responsibilities Infrastructure<ul><li>Responsible for assisting in compliance to corporate IT-OT Security Policies and Standards</li><li>Maintenance of system design documentation and asset inventories of the site IT/OT environment (including the OT DMZ, Process Control Networks, and Laboratory Networks).</li><li>Maintenance of Architecture and Dataflow Diagrams for OT network systems including interconnections into IT Business network.</li><li>Ability to create and maintain clearly written technical, user, and system documentation.</li><li>Support the administration of a virtual environment including Host Hardware, Hypervisor, and Virtual Machines.</li><li>Assist with and maintain site specific client software installation procedures for PIMS and LIMS related applications. Work with other site and corporate IT to support deployment and roll out of those applications. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures pertaining to these tasks.</li><li>Follow Albemarle Policy and Processes for change control, application support, and proper escalation of violations.</li><li>Coordinate and assist with the execution of backup and recovery processes.</li><li>Provide technical maintenance of IT and OT systems pertaining to Network Infrastructure and Endpoint management.</li></ul> System Management<ul><li>Support IT to be able to complete tasks remotely. Assist remote IT operations with tasks requiring on-premise actions.</li><li>Responsible for compliance with the corporate OS patching policy within the OT DMZ, Process Control, Lab System, and any other site-specific OT System environments.</li><li>Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the Endpoint &amp; Anti-Virus (AV) solution within the OT DMZ, Process Control, Lab System, and any other site-specific OT System environments.</li><li>Assist application owners in application patching and upgrades.</li><li>Assist in database system maintenance.</li><li>Responsible for a working knowledge of the business network. Understand “OT Interest” Assets on the Business Network such as the Engineering Workstation (EWS).</li><li>Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting of OT network devices such as switches, routers, and firewalls in the OT DMZ, Process Control, Lab System, and any other site-specific OT System environments</li><li>Assist with the troubleshooting and maintenance of the site Historian System(s)</li><li>Assist with the troubleshooting and maintenance of the site Laboratory. Information Management System(s).</li><li>Assist with the troubleshooting and maintenance of analytics software suites.</li><li>Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the interfaces between the local historian and enterprise historian.</li><li>Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting system interfaces such as LIMS to PIMS.</li></ul>Project Management<ul><li>This position actively participates in projects effecting IT-OT systems. This role must work closely with Capital Projects, Site Maintenance, Researchers, and Management to juggle tasks and priorities.</li><li>This position must be flexible about dynamically shuffling priorities to accommodate a very rapidly changing environment.</li></ul>Key Actions<ul><li>Participate / Collaborate with local and global project teams related to IT and OT infrastructure, PIMS, LIMS, and interconnections to IT business infrastructure.</li><li>Take part in discussions with Site Management/Operations/Maintenance, Project Teams, Process Engineers, and Lab System Researchers to understand their networking, software, and compute needs.</li><li>Support the roll out and test of OT and IT solutions.</li><li>Understanding and documentation of OT and IT interconnected systems specific to a site.</li><li>Ensure proper licensing management / registration of IT and OT infrastructure components and software. Maintain SAM indexes and provide to Corporate IT per procedures.</li><li>Communication</li><li>This position will require effective communication both orally and through written reports and memos. The role must maintain a positive working relationship with end users, other groups, and senior management. #LI-JH3</li></ul>Benefits of Joining Albemarle<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.</li></ul>We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.

Albemarle leads the world in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health. From our strength in Bromine and Lithium specialties, we partner with customers to pioneer new ways to move, power, connect and protect with people and planet in mind. As a values-driven company, we understand it is no longer enough to build things better, stronger and faster. We have to be cleaner, safer and smarter. Through the world&rsquo;s most diverse and reliable supply chain, we adapt, manage and utilize our world&rsquo;s most essential resources to create the greatest value out of every molecule. To help lead the way in progressing modern living, we have also to lead the way in safe and responsible operations. We are committed to building a more resilient world. We embrace the diversity of experience, talent, and thought. We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers you to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Our career opportunities span the globe from the United States to Australia. Your decision to join our team will be rewarded with a positive, team-oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth. We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential. This is our culture. This is our commitment.

OT Security Engineer with IT Business Overlap:

Be an essential element to a brighter future.&nbsp;We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our <a href="https://www.albemarle.com/about/our-values">core values</a> are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.&nbsp;Job DescriptionAlbemarle is hiring for an OT Security Engineer. This position is hybrid and located in Silverpeak, Nevada.General At Albemarle, IT support for a manufacturing site follows industry standard ITIL support level hierarchy concepts. The OTS (Operational Technology Security) Engineer role falls under Tier I / II support in the hierarchy. The role requires proficiency with OT systems, along with hands-on experience in system implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance. The OTS Engineer is responsible for maintaining the cybersecurity posture and supporting secure networking solutions, ensuring system reliability and upkeep, while collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency. At small sites, this position also covers on-premise Tier I support for business functions. This position is supported by Tier II and above resources remotely. Function The position supports PCS (Process Control Systems), PIMS (Process Information Management Systems), Lab Systems, LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems), and Analytics Systems from an IT-OT Infrastructure standpoint. Included in the support structure is the integration of IT (Business Network) and OT Systems. This role also assists in the design, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of the IT-OT networks and systems throughout these areas. The role troubleshoots problems, identifies solutions, and performs routine administration at the infrastructure level and assists application owners at the software level at both the OT and IT levels. The position is responsible for the efficient performance, administrative maintenance, and “boots-on-the-ground” level support of IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operations Technology) systems in manufacturing site production and research areas. The role involves overseeing general technical processes to ensure optimal performance &amp; operation while maintaining the security posture to minimize cyber exposure risk. The role works closely with site operations, maintenance, R&amp;T personnel, PIMS / LIMS application administrators, and IT personnel. Knowledge and Experience<ul><li>5+ years of experience in IT and OT system administration, development, and maintenance.</li><li>Install and Maintain IT and OT Baseline Hardware, Software, and Cybersecurity Solutions</li><li>Implement Security Architectures for OT environments, ensuring effective network segmentation, access controls, and threat detection mechanisms</li><li>Installation of IT and OT cybersecurity hardware and software packages along with routine maintenance activities. Possess a working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems, installing/uninstalling applications, and the various components associated with Process Control Systems, PIMS, Lab Systems, LIMS, and Analytics. Experience with the various components associated with Process Control Systems, Lab Systems, and Analytics</li><li>Experience in the usage and maintenance of PIMS (Process Information Management Systems) and LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems). Possess an understanding of relational database structures, theories, principles, and practices.</li><li>System Maintenance: Execute routine maintenance tasks, updates, and patches on IT and OT systems to uphold peak performance and security</li><li>Technical Support: Provide ITIL Level 1/2 technical assistance and troubleshooting for OT systems, including hardware, software, networks, and industrial equipment. Provide ITIL Level 1 boots-on-the-ground technical assistance and troubleshooting for IT systems (work requiring a physical presence).</li><li>System Maintenance: Execute routine maintenance tasks, updates, patches, and assess vulnerability alerts on IT and OT systems to maintain peak performance and security.</li><li>Network Administration: Possess a good understanding of network structures, theories, principles, and practices. Maintain a working knowledge of and monitor site IT-OT networks and dataflows, including LAN, WAN, and industrial networks, to secure segmentation, stability, reliability, and availability. Track and maintain OT system IP assignments. Have a working knowledge of DHCP on the Business Network.</li><li>Asset Management: HAM (Hardware Asset Management) and SAM (Software Asset Management) Maintain an inventory of OT assets, encompassing hardware, software licenses, and industrial equipment, ensuring proper documentation and tracking.</li><li>System Integration: Assist in the integration of new IT and OT systems, applications, and technologies into existing infrastructure, ensuring compatibility and secure operation.</li><li>Documentation: Collect, develop, and maintain documentation, procedures, and technical manuals relating to site specific IT and OT systems, configurations, and processes. Work with Maintenance and Capital project teams to insure system documentation reflects “as installed” accuracy.</li><li>Audit: Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISA 62443). Work with Internal and/or External Audit to complete security assessments: Help conduct in-depth assessments and vulnerability analyses of IT and OT infrastructure, guiding the identification of potential weaknesses and the prioritization of mitigation efforts.</li><li></li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>A 4 Year degree in a STEM associated field or equivalent experience</li><li>In depth knowledge of Secure Network Architectures in IT (Business) and OT Environments (Industrial Controls, Lab Systems, etc.)</li><li>Baseline or better Network Design / Management Certifications such as</li><li>CCENT (or similar) </li><li>NETWORK+ (or similar)</li><li>ISA CAP (or regional similar) Training and/or Certifications</li><li>NIST (or similar) Training and/or Certifications</li><li>Experience with Hypervisors including VMware, Hyper-V, and AHV</li><li>OT Cybersecurity Assessment and Cybersecurity Program implementation and planning</li><li>Experience in interaction with Internal and External Audit teams</li></ul>Key Responsibilities Infrastructure<ul><li>Responsible for assisting in compliance to corporate IT-OT Security Policies and Standards</li><li>Maintenance of system design documentation and asset inventories of the site IT/OT environment (including the OT DMZ, Process Control Networks, and Laboratory Networks).</li><li>Maintenance of Architecture and Dataflow Diagrams for OT network systems including interconnections into IT Business network.</li><li>Ability to create and maintain clearly written technical, user, and system documentation.</li><li>Support the administration of a virtual environment including Host Hardware, Hypervisor, and Virtual Machines.</li><li>Assist with and maintain site specific client software installation procedures for PIMS and LIMS related applications. Work with other site and corporate IT to support deployment and roll out of those applications. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures pertaining to these tasks.</li><li>Follow Albemarle Policy and Processes for change control, application support, and proper escalation of violations.</li><li>Coordinate and assist with the execution of backup and recovery processes.</li><li>Provide technical maintenance of IT and OT systems pertaining to Network Infrastructure and Endpoint management.</li></ul> System Management<ul><li>Support IT to be able to complete tasks remotely. Assist remote IT operations with tasks requiring on-premise actions.</li><li>Responsible for compliance with the corporate OS patching policy within the OT DMZ, Process Control, Lab System, and any other site-specific OT System environments.</li><li>Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the Endpoint &amp; Anti-Virus (AV) solution within the OT DMZ, Process Control, Lab System, and any other site-specific OT System environments.</li><li>Assist application owners in application patching and upgrades.</li><li>Assist in database system maintenance.</li><li>Responsible for a working knowledge of the business network. Understand “OT Interest” Assets on the Business Network such as the Engineering Workstation (EWS).</li><li>Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting of OT network devices such as switches, routers, and firewalls in the OT DMZ, Process Control, Lab System, and any other site-specific OT System environments</li><li>Assist with the troubleshooting and maintenance of the site Historian System(s)</li><li>Assist with the troubleshooting and maintenance of the site Laboratory. Information Management System(s).</li><li>Assist with the troubleshooting and maintenance of analytics software suites.</li><li>Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the interfaces between the local historian and enterprise historian.</li><li>Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting system interfaces such as LIMS to PIMS.</li></ul>Project Management<ul><li>This position actively participates in projects effecting IT-OT systems. This role must work closely with Capital Projects, Site Maintenance, Researchers, and Management to juggle tasks and priorities.</li><li>This position must be flexible about dynamically shuffling priorities to accommodate a very rapidly changing environment.</li></ul>Key Actions<ul><li>Participate / Collaborate with local and global project teams related to IT and OT infrastructure, PIMS, LIMS, and interconnections to IT business infrastructure.</li><li>Take part in discussions with Site Management/Operations/Maintenance, Project Teams, Process Engineers, and Lab System Researchers to understand their networking, software, and compute needs.</li><li>Support the roll out and test of OT and IT solutions.</li><li>Understanding and documentation of OT and IT interconnected systems specific to a site.</li><li>Ensure proper licensing management / registration of IT and OT infrastructure components and software. Maintain SAM indexes and provide to Corporate IT per procedures.</li><li>Communication</li><li>This position will require effective communication both orally and through written reports and memos. The role must maintain a positive working relationship with end users, other groups, and senior management. #LI-JH3</li></ul>Benefits of Joining Albemarle<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.</li></ul>We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.

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