OT Engineer

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions is seeking a skilled Operations Technology Engineer who brings manufacturing technology experience, industrial cybersecurity skills, and a passion to find OT solutions that support the Koch Business.

Within this role, you will partner closely with talented global IT/OT team members across KGS and the business IT teams to improve firewall security solutions and management processes.

The ideal candidate will be located in Wichita, Kansas or within close proximity to one of our Koch Fertilizer Plants.

Our Team

KAES and its subsidiaries distribute more than 13 million tons of fertilizer products annually worldwide.

From an IT perspective, this creates a wealth of opportunities to develop your technical skills and to explore a variety of career paths.

The Operations Technology Engineer will be a key member of the KAES OT Solutions capability.

This role requires strong critical thinking skills to help resolve complex technical issues for business users.

This person will also have an opportunity to continue building out our competency in proactive monitoring and application health as well as designing solutions for real business challenges.

What You Will Do


* Maintain and support Operational Technology (OT) systems, including virtual machine infrastructure, user access management, and remote access enablement to ensure reliable and secure operations.


* Perform software and hardware updates, design new OT systems solutions, and conduct end-of-life assessments across site infrastructures to maintain system integrity.


* Support and troubleshoot network connectivity within OT environments, including managing switch networks and enforcing secure segmentation and firewall rules to protect critical systems.


* Assist in maintaining up to date site documentation according to site Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).


* Actively participate in OT cybersecurity initiatives such as threat monitoring, remediation planning, and system hardening activities to enhance the security posture of OT environments.


* Contribute to OT Business Continuity Planning and disaster recovery preparedness efforts to minimize operational risks and ensure rapid recovery from incidents.


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams and enterprise peers to support the integration, deployment, and continuous improvement of OT systems and security controls.


* Evaluate and implement best practices and emerging technologies to drive operational excellence and align OT capabilities with organizational cyber strategies.


* Lead or assist in incident response activities related to OT systems, working to restore operations quickly and mitigate future risks.


* Travel +/- 20% to client sites to support onsite assessments, implementations, troubleshooting, and collaboration.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience working as a IT or OT technician (generalist)


* Experience working with networking technol...