Systems Analyst III (Operational Technology)

The OT Systems Analyst III plays a key role in planning, designing, and deploying components of Operational Technology (OT) systems, with a particular emphasis on industrial/manufacturing networking in industrial/manufacturing environments. Working under supervision, this position is responsible for the setup, implementation, testing, and documentation of complex and sensitive OT networks and systems. The analyst collaborates closely with team members to ensure efficient integration, operation, and ongoing resilience of the organization’s technological infrastructure.

Candidates should demonstrate expertise in switch and firewall configuration, L2/L3 networking, and network documentation. The role requires experience with network troubleshooting and monitoring tools, strong cybersecurity awareness, and familiarity with virtualization, Windows Server, and data center infrastructure. Proven project planning and execution skills, along with experience leading and guiding technical teams, are essential.

About us: Interstates meets the electrical and automation needs of companies around the world. For over sixty years, we have tackled complex challenges and developed innovative solutions for industrial manufacturing and processing facilities. What started as a small electric company has evolved into an organization with over 1,000 employees and multiple locations throughout the Midwest. At Interstates, we treat each other like family because our team is the foundation for our success. Our collaborative workplace is based on trust, integrity, and support for one another.

Interstates Describes Its Culture as: Family-Like:

Additional Information: The pay range for this position is $76,800 to $105,600+ benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by the experience and education required, and level of responsibility. The range posted for this role represents a range that Interstates, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of this posting. The pay is determined by job related skills, training, education, and experience.

Application End Date: June 30th, 2025

Responsibilities:

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience in Switch and Firewall Configuration

• L2 and L3 Networking

• Experience with Microsoft Visio and advanced network documentation

• Cyber Security Awareness

• Experience with Virtualization

• Experience with network troubleshooting and analysis/monitoring tools

• Experience Windows server and data-center infrastructure

• Experience networking in manufacturing environment

• Experience planning and executing projects

• Proven track record of Leading & guiding technical execution of other team members

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Certifications: CCNA Certified

Education and/or Experience: 2 or 4-year degree in Information Technology, Network/Systems Administration or Computer Science or a related technical field, experience in Information Technology and ground up system design configuration or equivalent combination of education and related experience/training.

Travel Requirements: Travel will be required up to 35% of the time.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.