Automation & Operations Technology Engineer

Automation & Operations Technology Engineer will be the single point of contact for Operational Technology Cybersecurity strategy, improvement, maintenance and will also act as a liaison between plant operations and regional and global IT and Cybersecurity team.  The Automation & Operations Technology Engineer position will be responsible for Danone plants in Jacksonville, FL and Minster, OH. 

Primary responsibility of the Automation & Operations Technology Engineer will be to use cybersecurity tools (Claroty, Hackuity, Qualys, Firewalls, Beyond Trust, Factory Talk Security) for threat mitigation, vulnerability management, alert monitoring, preventing of unauthorized access and remote access management and maximize the availability of industrial automation systems (Hardware, Network, Scada Software, Database, Integration of new components and solutions).

Automation & Operations Technology Engineer will collaborate with operations and engineering teams on corporate and plant initiatives ensuring all cybersecurity policies are followed. This role will also support automation improvement projects, actively participate in patching campaigns during planned shutdowns and assist in recovery efforts during outages caused by cybersecurity incidents.

Candidate must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs, have stamina and endurance (e.g., standing, sitting, walking, etc.) to occasionally work long hours, willingness to travel stateside & abroad and availability to be on-call & work flexible hours (e.g., weekends, off shifts, holidays during special projects implementation).

• →Enforce Danone Global OT cybersecurity policies and standards
• →Daily health check on all OT systems
• →Continuous improvement of Cybersecurity KPI (Vulnerability, Cybersecurity alerts, Backup systems management, PLC Security)
• →Formal monthly reporting of Cybersecurity KPI’s to plant directors, automation director and regional security officer
• →Report high priority incidents related to cybersecurity to automation director and regional cyber security Replace and plant leadership team
• →Industrial legacy system migration related obsolete operating system, database and automation software 
• →Industrial Automation Asset Management and data contextualization using Claroty xDome
• →Management of vendor remote access to OT systems
• →Management of vendor onsite wireless access to OT systems
• →Participate in Cybersecurity audits and maintain audit reports
• →Continuous improvement of industrial automation systems
• →Maintain and update industrial automation architecture drawings and network monitoring software (HiVision, PRTG)
• →Industrial automation hardware life cycle management (obsolescence)
• →Organize windows patch install in industrial automation servers and workstations with the Americas server infrastructure team
• →Master plan development for industrial networking and industrial applications roadmap
• →Share knowledge and learnings through Danone North America networking
• →Enforce Danone North America automation standards and specifications as part of plant initiatives and projects
• →Facilitate meetings with the regional IT teams regarding continuous improvement of system performance, reliability, and obsolescence
• →Monthly travel required to Jacksonville or Minster (estimated travel ~30% - 40%), to be managed by the candidate based on business needs

The salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $149,000.00 USD. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. Danone USA additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.This role is considered a “hybrid” position that allows for flexible work, meaning it is a role where collaboration with key stakeholders in Danone Hubs occurs. While you may have the option to work from home on a schedule as agreed to with your supervisor, you are also expected to regularly report to your assigned office location at least 3 days per week.

• • OT Cybersecurity program management
  • Industrial networking and communication protocols (OPC-UA, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, IO Link, AS-i)
  • Rockwell/Siemens/Schneider PLC programming
  •  Basic Electrical knowledge and comfort working with 24VDC, 120VAC and 480VAC control systems and their associated components
  •  Auto Cad and Microsoft Visio
  •  Familiarity with the following SCADA or HMI systems is a plus:
    • Ignition
    • Wonderware
    • Factory Talk View SE/ME
  • Familiarity with programming languages and SQL programming is a plus
  •  Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft server environments
• Must be self-directed and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must be organized and self-disciplined to accommodate the management of concurrent projects
• Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Experience in IT and OT network segregation using Purdue model
• Fast learner, open to learn new things (attending training & certification related to the role as needed) and adapts to change
• ISA/IES 62443 or any other Cybersecurity Certification is a plus
• Must speak English

• 5+ years of job experience in automation and operations technology

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing related to automation and operations technologies OR minimum of 10 years of experience in food manufacturing related to information systems and automation technologies in lieu of degree.