Vantage Data Centers · 11 hours ago
Senior Automation Specialist - OT, Global
Colorado, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expVantage 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.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTechnical Support
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Array of benefits, recognition, training and development
Company
Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses.
1001-5000 employees
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2023 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.61BKey Investors
La CaisseWells FargoDigitalBridge
2025-09-10Private Equity· $1.6B
2025-06-03Debt Financing· $5.82B
2024-12-16Private Equity· $1.47B
Leadership Team
Sureel Choksi
President and CEO
Corinne Chong
CFO, APAC
Recent News
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