DIRECT HIRE ROLE IN HOUSTON, TX

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled OT Cloud Administrator to support and modernize industrial/OT environments with a focus on Azure. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong cloud and IT experience, who can bridge the gap between traditional OT operations and modern cloud practices. You will play a key role in disaster recovery planning, OT system support, and migrating OT/SCADA systems off legacy IT infrastructure, while ensuring uptime, security, and operational reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

Azure Administration & Cloud Integration: Administer and improve Azure environments, including VNET design, peering, and policy implementation. Serve as the Azure subject matter expert for OT systems.
Disaster Recovery (DR) Design: Plan, design, and implement greenfield disaster recovery solutions for both cloud and on-prem OT environments.
OT System Support: Maintain, patch, and update virtualized workloads (~30–40 VMs across multiple sites), including SCADA, polling engines, and central controllers.
Migration & Modernization: Support migration of OT/SCADA systems from IT-hosted infrastructure to OT-safe cloud and on-prem environments.
Security & Compliance: Align cloud and OT systems with organizational security standards and centralized monitoring solutions.
Collaboration: Work closely with network, security, and IT teams to ensure proper separation, connectivity, and performance for OT systems.
Travel & Field Work: Support operational sites domestically and internationally (~2x per year per location), including offshore platforms. Adhere to offshore safety requirements (helicopter transport, safety training, swimming certification).

Qualifications:

Strong Azure experience and IT/cloud background; OT or industrial environment experience is a plus.
Experience with site-to-site connectivity, network collaboration, and SCADA/industrial control systems.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement disaster recovery strategies in cloud and hybrid environments.
Knowledge of Azure Policy, VNETs, peering, and centralized management tools.
Self-starter comfortable in small, high-ownership teams.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally; offshore access requires physical fitness and completion of safety certifications.

Physical & Operational Requirements:

Offshore travel may include helicopter transport and 2–3 day site visits.
Must meet safety and swimming certification requirements for offshore work.
Ability to lift and move equipment as required in industrial environments.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive base salary plus bonus (~15% target) and long-term incentives (RSUs or cash units).
Healthcare coverage with strong employer contribution.
Opportunity for high-visibility, long-term career growth in a strategic OT/cloud role.

Additional Information:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
This is a high-responsibility position with executive support, real-world industrial exposure, and significant ownership of OT cloud modernization initiatives.

OT Cloud Administrator

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