Application Engineer

Job Description

We're looking for a skilled Application Engineer to join our team, focusing on the critical Operational Technology (OT) environment. In this role, you'll be instrumental in designing, deploying, and securing the application and server infrastructure that supports our centralized domain. You'll work closely with network and generalist teams, ensuring robust application interfaces and secure deployments, with specific experience in tools like LanSweeper. Key Responsibilities: Application & Server Infrastructure Design: Work alongside the OT Network Engineer and OT Generalist to deeply understand the existing application landscape and thoroughly document relevant systems and interfaces. Design application interfaces and the server infrastructure necessary to support the centralized domain. Design the application-specific aspects of firewall rules and actively participate in their deployment and testing. Configuration & Deployment: Configure servers and applications within the newly created process and DMZ domains. Provision and configure the operating system and all necessary prerequisites on the server designated to host the LanSweeper application. Install the LanSweeper software on the newly built server and configure its settings precisely according to the requirements for scanning the OT environment. Cybersecurity & Remediation: Evaluate the cyber readiness of applications and servers, and implement remediation plans in coordination with the OT Network Engineer. Install cybersecurity tools on relevant machines and ensure proper upward reporting for all application and server components. Scanning & Monitoring (LanSweeper): Define the scope, frequency, and type of scans that LanSweeper will perform on OT network assets. Monitor LanSweeper scans to ensure they run successfully and collect all required information. Investigate and resolve any application-level errors or issues that prevent successful scanning. Configure the LanSweeper application to connect to the database, providing all necessary credentials and connection parameters, and troubleshoot any application-level connectivity problems. Support & Training: Provide essential application and server-related support during the hyper care period. Conduct application-specific training for relevant teams. Required Skills & Experience: 3-5 years of experience as an Application Engineer, preferably within an OT or industrial control system environment. Strong understanding of application interfaces and server infrastructure design. Hands-on experience with server and application configuration in Windows/Linux environments. Familiarity with firewall rules from an application perspective. Experience with cybersecurity readiness assessments and remediation. Proven ability to install and configure cybersecurity tools. Direct experience with LanSweeper application installation, configuration, and troubleshooting is a significant plus. Ability to define and monitor scanning activities. Excellent troubleshooting skills for application-level issues. Strong documentation and communication skills.