Murphy Oil Corporation · 8 hours ago
Operational Technology (OT) Cloud Administrator
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expMurphy Oil Corporation is seeking a skilled OT Cloud Administrator to support and maintain their Operational Technology environment. The role focuses on managing Azure security, system administration, and ensuring the secure operation of OT systems while advancing the company's Azure infrastructure.
Enterprise SoftwareOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in the design, implementation, and support of the dedicated OT Azure environment, including identity architecture, virtual networks, security controls, and resource segmentation
Build Azure Policy and Automation to maintain consistent configuration in the OT tenants
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the organization’s Azure security posture, including hardening identity infrastructure, minimizing attack surface, and implementing security recommendations from Microsoft Secure Score and Defender for Cloud
Support integration of OT workloads into MxDR, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Microsoft Defender solutions for visibility and threat detection
Liaise with the Cloud Center of Excellence team to develop and deploy cloud governance, standards, and patterns
Administer and support Microsoft Azure, including Azure AD, ADConnect, Conditional Access policies, and Just-In-Time (JIT) access configurations for privileged accounts
Maintain and update FinOps practices to promote responsible cloud spending
Manage Active Directory, including user/group management, GPO management, and ADConnect
Configure and support Windows & Virtualization Server infrastructure ensuring availability, integrity, and security
Administer certificate services for secure machine and service communication
Provide support for data center operations, including physical server deployment, racking and stacking, cabling, hardware replacement, and environmental monitoring
Provide OT support for offshore, data center, and field locations as needed
Manage and optimize VMware environments and virtual machines supporting OT systems
Monitor infrastructure using tools such as SCOM, StruxureWare, OpenManage, SolarWinds, and Azure Monitor
Support existing backup solutions (e.g., Rubrik, Avamar) to ensure recoverability and resilience against system outages or ransomware
Assist with backup job monitoring, basic troubleshooting, and recovery coordination
Use SCCM for patch management, software deployment, and endpoint configuration
Maintain accurate OT asset inventory, including virtual and physical infrastructure
Implement technical security controls aligned with IEC 62443, NIST CSF, or Zero Trust Architecture
Drive vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and privileged access management across OT systems
Participate in security incident response and threat containment efforts
Maintain alignment with enterprise SIEM platforms (e.g., Azure Sentinel or other SOC-supported solutions)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in system administration, preferably in an OT or industrial control system (ICS) environment
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Azure administration, particularly security-focused configuration and posture improvement
Demonstrated experience with Azure AD, Conditional Access, JIT access, and ADConnect
Demonstrated experience with Windows Server, Virtualization, Active Directory, GPOs, and certificate services
Knowledge of process control design, implementation, and troubleshooting
Broad knowledge of automation and electrical devices and equipment
Knowledge of personal computers and windows operating systems
Knowledge of working with virtual machines
Advanced knowledge of communications networks and radios
Ability to produce network diagrams, process flow diagrams, using Microsoft Visio
Ability to effectively cooperate with personnel of different backgrounds and skill level
Ability to train and transfer knowledge to others
Strong ability to create and maintain relevant documentation
Ability to manage OT/IT network segregation including firewall support
Travel 10-15% to Eagleford Shale (EFS), Canada and Gulf of America (GOA) Platforms
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or higher
ISC2 SSCP, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Preferred
SCCM, monitoring tools (SCOM, StruxureWare, SolarWinds, etc.)
Experience in offshore or industrial OT environments
Strong understanding of OT/ICS cybersecurity principles
Experience with cybersecurity implementation in OT/ICS environments
Familiarity with Zero Trust design, segmentation, and identity-based access models
Knowledge of security tools like Claroty, Palo Alto, or Microsoft Defender for IoT
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to document technical designs and procedures
Company
Murphy Oil Corporation
Murphy Oil Corporation is a International Oil and Gas Leader.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2026-01-08Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-09-19Post Ipo Debt· $600M
1961-01-01IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Hambly
President and Chief Executive Officer
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