Sr IT/OT Analyst

Sr IT/OT Analyst – United States – Remote

Come make the world and accelerate your success.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

As Sr Analyst, you’ll be part of our IT Manufacturing team, working as a virtual employee. You’ll get to:

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs, objectives, and challenge.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, prioritize and get things done
• Works with Architects, Developers and various teams to translate business requirements into functional / technical specs
• Conducts business process analyses, system assessments, and preliminary cost/benefits analyses to align IT solutions with business initiatives.
• Validates business and technical requirements are met during the project delivery process.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve technology problems in manufacturing facilities in timely manner.
• Creates, reviews, and delivers end-user documentation (user guide, process flow charts, training materials) and training.
• Oversees System Integration (SIT) & User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities to ensure business and system requirements are met for projects & enhancements.
• Stay up to date on the latest manufacturing information technology trends and technologies.
• Work with software providers, IT managed service providers and business to architect, design deliver and maintain manufacturing IT software

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• At least 10 yrs. of experience with strong knowledge of IT Manufacturing processes & Shopfloor applications and Industrial networking
• Familiarity with network equipment and devices, such as switches, routers, and patch panels
• Excellent understanding of network protocols and technologies (e.g., Ethernet, TCP/IP)
• Proficient in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, VLANs etc.)
• Experience with network security technologies (firewalls, VPNs)
• Hands-on experience with network monitoring and management tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds)
• Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure)
• Implemented Tulip Player for MES solutions, enabling real-time data collection and analysis on the shop floor
• Experience in designing and implementing Tulip Interfaces solutions for manufacturing processes
• Expertise in integrating Tulip with various hardware devices and systems, including Snowflake and other cloud connectors.
• Knowledge in Active Directory (AD) administration and management, SAML implementation and configuration, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions, Federation protocols (Entra ID, SAML, OAuth), User provisioning and deprovisioning, Security and access controls.
• Configured and managed Kepware Server for industrial automation systems, ensuring seamless data communication between devices and software applications
• Established communication channels using various industrial protocols, such as OPC, MQTT, and Modbus
• Implement and enforce cybersecurity measures to protect IT and OT systems from potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to end-users and stakeholders in both IT and OT domains. This includes diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues, assisting with system configuration, and providing guidance on best practices.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of IT and OT systems, including network diagrams, system configurations, and standard operating procedures. Prepare reports and presentations to communicate system performance, security risks, and improvement recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, SOPAPUI, Swagger)-Preferred
• Knowledge of an MES or related system like, Ignition from Inductive Automation, Mattec from Epicor or another MES platform- Preferred

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our Lean Academy, Coursera®, and online university.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

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All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or any other protected characteristic.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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