OT Infrastructure Engineer III

Overview Our client, a well-established manufacturing company, is seeking a seasoned OT Infrastructure Engineer (Level III) to lead the design, deployment, and support of operations technology systems across industrial and data center environments. This individual will play a pivotal role in guiding technical teams, shaping complex infrastructure strategies, and driving successful project outcomes within manufacturing and mission-critical settings. This is a long-term, direct hire role with our client located in Springfield, OR. Responsibilities Promote adherence to robust safety and environmental protocols, while exemplifying leadership and integrity Mentor and provide technical guidance to technicians, junior engineers, and operations staff across multiple locations Lead and manage OT infrastructure projects from concept to delivery, serving as a technical advisor and/or project manager Collaborate on major initiatives involving cross-functional teams focused on strategic infrastructure transformation Architect, implement, and maintain networksfirewalls, routers, switches, wireless systems, surveillance tools, and more Build and sustain systems infrastructure, including virtualized and physical servers, backup solutions, and storage arrays Innovate infrastructure strategies through technical design and integration of cutting-edge hardware and software Deliver expert-level support for escalated OT-related incidents, acting as the go-to specialist for complex environments Develop infrastructure designs that align with security and interoperability best practices Oversee procurement of equipment and ensure systems meet performance and reliability standards Conduct site evaluations, system analysis, and prepare reports using appropriate modeling tools Take on additional responsibilities as needed and serve as a role model for workplace culture Requirements: Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline 6+ years of relevant experience in infrastructure engineering Proven record leading at least four OT capital projects valued above $250,000 Clear and effective communication of technical topics to varied audiences Expertise in infrastructure design, spanning networking, server platforms, wireless systems, and cybersecurity Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects Hands-on experience with technologies such as: Arista EOS, Cisco IOS & UCS, VMware platforms, Windows/Active Directory, Pure Storage, Veeam, EfficientIP, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices Industry certifications: ACE:L4 or CCNP (or equivalent), plus one or more credentials in areas such as VMware, Palo Alto, Kubernetes, DevOps, or Infrastructure as Code Excellent interpersonal and collaboration abilities Preferred: 10+ years in OT/IT infrastructure leadership roles Advanced certifications (e.g., CCIE, ACE:L5+, CISSP/CISA, VMware, ITIL/ITSM, PMP) Experience with manufacturing automation systemsPLCs, SCADA, HMIs Familiarity with managing high-availability systems in critical sectors such as healthcare or industrial manufacturing Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position. Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position. ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested. If you have any questions about the job posting, please contact ... If you have any questions about our Reasonable Accommodation Policy, please feel free to email ...