Highlights
The role will focus on maintaining cybersecurity compliance, improving operational efficiency, reducing manual processes, and implementing digital solutions that support manufacturing performance. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field, or 5+ years of experience in a controls and automation specialist role.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $40–$50 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
Description
Title: Network & Cybersecurity Specialist
Location: Chicago IL
Hire Type: Contract
Compensation: $40-$50 per hour
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Must Have Skill Set:
- IT infrastructure, network management, and cybersecurity
- Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, PowerApps, and Microsoft Office
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and digital technology integration
- Project management and cross-functional collaboration
Overview:
The IT / Cybersecurity Specialist will support digital transformation, cybersecurity, and technology initiatives within a manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Manufacturing Excellence Manager, this individual will lead projects involving IT infrastructure, network optimization, digital manufacturing tools, and process automation. The role will focus on maintaining cybersecurity compliance, improving operational efficiency, reducing manual processes, and implementing digital solutions that support manufacturing performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT systems and cybersecurity, along with the ability to collaborate with corporate IT teams, engineering, and plant operations.
Job Duties:
- Lead digital transformation initiatives, including Industry 4.0 technology implementation and digital dashboard development.
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and corporate security requirements.
- Coordinate with corporate IT and global digital manufacturing teams on site technology initiatives.
- Manage IT projects involving hardware and software upgrades, digital devices, servers, and network improvements.
- Develop digital manufacturing applications and integrate production data into centralized data systems.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and eliminate non-value-added activities.
- Maintain cybersecurity plans for system updates, patches, remediation, and outdated technology.
- Automate reporting related to productivity, waste, production costs, and operational losses.
- Lead operational technology (OT) network maintenance and optimization.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for digital tools and applications.
- Train manufacturing employees on digital tools and technology solutions.
- Ensure proper documentation, training, and handoff for IT, cybersecurity, and digital projects.
- Troubleshoot day-to-day network, server, and digital technology issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field, or 5+ years of experience in a controls and automation specialist role.
- Minimum of 3 years of related professional experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, PowerApps, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and network management.
- Ability to understand end-to-end manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated project management skills, including delivering cross-functional projects on time and within budget.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with OSI PI, SQL, virtual machine environments, and server management.
- Experience with manufacturing IT/OT systems, digital factory initiatives, and process automation.
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
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