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# Operational Technology Manager

- **Company:** Techridge, Inc.
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Firewall, Cyber Security, Data Recovery, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Ethernet, Health Information Management, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Information Technology Operations, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Segmentation, Network Administration, Remote Access Technology, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Deployment, Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Operational Systems
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/8749f455-ac70-44ce-ab75-b1e4a152c026

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Automation, OT, or related field.
 * 7+ years of experience in manufacturing IT/OT environments.
 * Hands-on experience with industrial automation systems and OT cybersecurity.
 * Experience supporting multiple manufacturing plants and coordinating with vendors, MSPs, and OEMs.

## Description

Seeking an experienced Operational Technology (OT) & IT Manager to support and manage manufacturing plant technology environments. The role is responsible for OT infrastructure, plant-floor networks, industrial automation systems, cybersecurity, and IT operations to ensure safe, secure, and reliable production. The candidate will work closely with plant operations, engineering teams, vendors, and global IT to support manufacturing technologies, troubleshoot issues, lead upgrades, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Must-Have Skills:

 * Operational Technology (OT) Management
 * Manufacturing Plant IT/OT Support
 * PLCs, HMIs, SCADA/DCS, MES, Historians
 * Plant-Floor Network Infrastructure
 * Industrial Ethernet & Network Segmentation
 * OT Cybersecurity (Asset Management, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response)
 * Secure Remote Access & Firewall Administration
 * LAN/WAN, VPN, DNS, DHCP, Wireless Networks
 * Change Management & Disaster Recovery
 * Industrial PCs and Production System Connectivity
 * Vendor & OEM Coordination
 * Microsoft 365 Administration (Teams, Exchange, SharePoint)
 * Network Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
 * Project Management and System Upgrades

Key Skills:

 * OT/IT Infrastructure Management
 * Manufacturing Automation Systems
 * Cybersecurity & Compliance
 * Network Administration
 * System Integration
 * Backup & Recovery Planning
 * Help Desk & End-User Support
 * Hardware/Software Deployment
 * Documentation & Asset Management
 * Process Improvement
 * Stakeholder Management
 * Problem Solving & Decision Making
 * Team Leadership & Communication