[Remote] Senior Automation Specialist - OT, Global

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vantage Data Centers powers and connects the technology of leading hyperscalers and cloud providers. The Senior Automation Specialist will lead global industrial automation initiatives and drive advancements in Operational Technology, developing and implementing scalable automation solutions across the data center product line. Responsibilities • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, engineering, IT, cybersecurity, operations, and sustainability to develop, implement, and optimize industrial automation designs and standards across Vantage’s global data center product line • Build relationships with regional peers and internal customers to understand their needs, discover opportunities, develop solutions, solicit feedback, capture lessons learned, and facilitate the transfer of knowledge globally • Provide operational technology expertise and guidance across all regions and organizational levels • Develop and maintain global automation standards such as industrial control network specifications and architecture drawings, switch and firewall specifications, detailed design specifications, ICS network monitoring and security specifications, etc • Create robust and adaptable OT solutions that meet internal and external customer requirements while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and OT best practices • Develop OT architectures that enable digital transformation, including IIoT devices, MQTT brokers, machine learning, AI operators, and digital twins • Work with multi-functional partners in support of internal and external telemetry for customer billing, enterprise reporting, and notification • Contribute to QA/QC standardization to enhance quality product turnover • Partner with regional teams to take new technologies and designs from concept to first-of-kind deployment • Craft business cases for research and development opportunities including cost, schedule, performance, and testing requirements • Provide leadership and training to team members, contractors, and consultants Skills • Knowledge of industry standards, including ISA-95, the Purdue model, ISA/IEC 62443, etc • Experience authoring automation design standards, specifications, and requirements • Deep understanding of OT network topologies and protocols, such as device level ring (DLR), resilient ethernet protocol (REP), EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and OPC-UA • Experience with designing OT/ICS networks and security to include firewalls, switches, and secure remote access solutions • Experience working with virtualization platforms, high availability and redundancy configurations, Windows and Linux server software, Active Directory, DNS, and Domain Controllers • Knowledge of Rockwell Automation hardware and software • Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA software • Experience selecting, managing, and collaborating with external vendors, contractors, and consultants • 5+ years of industrial automation experience within mission critical environments required • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent is desirable but not required Benefits • Comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations • An array of benefits, recognition, training and development Company Overview • Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Vantage Data Centers has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 5 in 2022, 2 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job