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Operational Technology Manager

Techridge, Inc.Houston, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 16, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role at Techridge, Inc. offers a fantastic opportunity to lead critical manufacturing technology initiatives and drive continuous improvement within a reputable company. You'll thrive here if you possess strong experience in OT management, industrial automation, and cybersecurity, and are eager to collaborate with diverse teams to ensure secure and reliable production. Apply now to shape the future of manufacturing technology!

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Houston, TX, United States

Posted

3 days ago

ComplianceContinuous ImprovementDNSSCADAHelp DeskProcess ImprovementRoot Cause AnalysisStakeholder Management

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Operational Technology (OT) & IT Manager to support and manage manufacturing plant technology environments. The role is responsible for OT infrastructure, plant-floor networks, industrial automation systems, cybersecurity, and IT operations to ensure safe, secure, and reliable production. The candidate will work closely with plant operations, engineering teams, vendors, and global IT to support manufacturing technologies, troubleshoot issues, lead upgrades, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Must-Have Skills:

Operational Technology (OT) Management
Manufacturing Plant IT/OT Support
PLCs, HMIs, SCADA/DCS, MES, Historians
Plant-Floor Network Infrastructure
Industrial Ethernet & Network Segmentation
OT Cybersecurity (Asset Management, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response)
Secure Remote Access & Firewall Administration
LAN/WAN, VPN, DNS, DHCP, Wireless Networks
Change Management & Disaster Recovery
Industrial PCs and Production System Connectivity
Vendor & OEM Coordination
Microsoft 365 Administration (Teams, Exchange, SharePoint)
Network Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
Project Management and System Upgrades

Key Skills:

OT/IT Infrastructure Management
Manufacturing Automation Systems
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Network Administration
System Integration
Backup & Recovery Planning
Help Desk & End-User Support
Hardware/Software Deployment
Documentation & Asset Management
Process Improvement
Stakeholder Management
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Team Leadership & Communication

Preferred Experience:

Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Automation, OT, or related field.
7+ years of experience in manufacturing IT/OT environments.
Hands-on experience with industrial automation systems and OT cybersecurity.
Experience supporting multiple manufacturing plants and coordinating with vendors, MSPs, and OEMs.