Job Title: Operational Technology Manager
Location: Salisbury, MD
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $97 - 145K (Depending on Experience)
Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Our client is seeking an Operational Technology Manager to support a wide range of agricultural commodity operations and a diverse portfolio of businesses. The organization is rooted in tradition with a forward-thinking mindset and maintains a culture founded on teamwork, integrity, and respect. The work environment is inclusive, supportive, and focused on empowering employees to make meaningful contributions both within the organization and in the communities it serves. Emphasis is placed on professional development, growth opportunities, and work-life balance.

Operational Technology Manager Summary

A major initiative is underway to modernize Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure, SCADA systems, and analytics at key production sites, including edible oil refineries and soybean processing facilities. The Operational Technology Manager will provide strategic leadership for OT, managing a dedicated team and collaborating with engineering and operations to implement and maintain OT systems across all relevant sites.

Operational Technology Manager Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies to enhance the convergence between IT and OT systems

Assess the security, effectiveness, and resilience of current systems; identify and execute improvements

Oversee the planning, design, and execution of IT/OT projects

Manage relationships with external vendors and partners to ensure successful project implementation

Provide direction and support to IT/OT project teams, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery

Operational Technology Manager Experience Requirements

15+ years of experience in IT or Operational Technology roles

Background in manufacturing or industrial operations

Expertise in infrastructure and cybersecurity technologies, including servers, firewalls, network switches, network segmentation, vulnerability assessments, and risk management

Proven experience managing technical teams and large-scale projects

Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to operational facilities

Operational Technology Manager Preferred Experience

Experience in agribusiness or process manufacturing

Familiarity with SCADA systems such as Rockwell FactoryTalk and/or Ignition

Relevant certifications (e.g., GIAC, GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443)

OEM-specific training and certifications (e.g., Rockwell, Inductive Automation)?

Operational Technology Manager Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.