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IT-OT Specialist/Life Science Manufacturing

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CLAN Engineer Job Summary (ISG)
• Minimum of 7-8 years of experience in Industrial Automation Control systems (IACS) including
Design, Testing (FAT/SAT), Site Commissioning, Maintenance.
• Strong knowledge on Industrial control systems (PLC/DCS/SCADA/HMI & IPC). Know how of
Automation Hardware and Software.
• Experience in design and configuration of Industrial control systems application.
• Understand basics of OT Networking, OT Network components, Communication protocols
(Modbus, TCP/IP, Profinet etc.), OT Server and Storage Components.
• Knowledge of OT Server configuration, OT Network components (switches and firewall)
configuration.
• Knowledge of industry standards like ISA/IEC 62443.
• Test Documentation Preparation & execution.
• Basic Field Instrumentation knowledge and site commissioning experience.
• Technical proficiency on controls systems including familiarity with control panels, networking,
panel/field wiring and PLC control systems.
• Through understanding of Automation Hardware, Software, programming fundamentals, data
flow from PLC, SCADA, HMI in the OT network.
Roles & Responsibilities
• As a member of OT Cybersecurity team, provide support for GAP assessments on existing plant
control system network.
• Co-ordinates with design and operational team to assess the security of OT systems, provide
technical inputs to design team.
• Serves as the primary technical analyst for the OT Network Monitoring service offering.
• Work directly with various organizational team(s) to help analyze OT network traffic patterns.
• Promptly respond to customer inquiries related to active vulnerabilities, current risk, and
migration evaluation status.
• Supplement customer engagements as required, when cyber security and specific technical
expertise is needed to support or advance the sales process.
• Perform OT control system testing and validation at plant. (IQ & OQ).
• Discuss with OEM vendors for support to integrate the equipment in IT network

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

  • Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
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  • We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

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