OT Network Administrator at Lewis County Public Utility District – Chehalis, Washington

The OT Network Administrator is responsible for leading the maintenance and support of all District OT network servers, software applications, communications infrastructure, and network management systems. This role ensures the reliable Operations of the District’s systems, enabling staff to perform their duties. This OT Network Administrator is also responsible to ensure accurate, secure and timely information necessary to support and advance the District’s mission and goals.

Open until filled, first applicant review will be March 15, 2026. This position is non-remote.
Include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Configure and manage the District's OT networking infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security across two distinct OT environments.
• Oversee IT/OT convergence processes, manage interconnections between IT and OT systems, and maintain security across the OT infrastructure.
• Configure and manage OT communication systems using industry best practices to ensure reliable connectivity between OT systems and equipment.
• Monitor and execute security controls to protect OT networks, including conducting threat assessments and vulnerability scans, recommending security measures, installing monitoring devices, and maintaining appropriate patch and software update levels.
• Reduce security risks in District OT systems by delivering information security training and promoting awareness of security standards, policies, and best practices.
• Assist in identifying and remediating IT/OT security vulnerabilities and deficiencies.
• Maintain comprehensive inventory of District OT assets including equipment, servers, software, licenses, and certificates through database tracking and monitoring for unauthorized use.
• Serve as key member of the Security Incident Response Team, executing the Cyber Security Incident Response Plan through network security analysis, documentation, evidence collection, and remediation activities.
• Support the District's strategic technology initiatives by evaluating hardware and software solutions and providing recommendations.
• Work with vendors/contractors on implementation, upgrades, support agreements, and troubleshooting.
• Must have strong communication skills and be able to collaborate and coordinate cross-departmentally to meet business needs.
• On-Call/ after-hours support services as needed or scheduled to support critical systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below representative the knowledge, skill ,and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, or Computer Science, plus six years of experience in IT positions; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires in-depth knowledge of network administration, including management of network infrastructure, IP addressing schemes, DNS configuration, and network segmentation/subnetting. Must have hands-on experience with OSPF/BGP routing protocols, firewall management, and server virtualization technologies.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:
Must have a valid Driver’s license. Cisco Certification Network Associate (CCNA) or CCNPE preferred but not required.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in Windows environments, word processing, scripting/programming languages and/or network administration, virtual computing, IP addressing, and DNS. Fortigate and/or PaloAlto Firewall experience preferred. Juniper experience preferred.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to walk, climb stairs, bend, reach, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and sit for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to lift and carry up to75 pounds. Required to speak clearly and hear well when communicating over the telephone and in person.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is generally performed in an indoor office environment. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet.

This position is regarded as a safety sensitive position under RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening including cannabis.
Lewis County PUD believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the company.

Department: Information Systems
Job Code: IS0017
Location: Chehalis
FLSA Status: Exempt
Union/Non-Union: Non-Union
Travel: Local travel up to 30%; Including travel and attendance at meetings, training, or District offices.
Reports to: Information Systems Manager