Systems Analyst

Industrial IT Operations leader has an immediate long-term contract opportunity for an experienced Systems Analyst in Spring, TX. This position requires working onsite 5x a week.

You'll be part of a LAN/WAN cyber remediation initiative. This role focuses on strengthening network and system security, with a specific emphasis on Process Control Systems, Linux/Red Hat environments, and TMS 6/TMS 7 systems. 

Contract Duration: 12+ Months

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years in Systems Analysis, System Administration, or Cybersecurity Engineering roles.
• Hands-on experience with Process Control Systems (SCADA) in industrial, energy, or manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration and security.
• Working knowledge of TMS 6 and TMS 7 systems, including configuration and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of LAN/WAN architectures, TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and firewall rules.
• Ability to document and communicate technical information to cross-functional teams clearly.
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments (e.g., NERC CIP, ISO 27001, or NIST standards).

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Industry certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified System Administrator, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GICSP).
• Experience working in or supporting Operational Technology (OT) environments and ICS/SCADA networks.

What You Will Be Doing

• Analyze, document, and support remediation of vulnerabilities in LAN/WAN infrastructure and connected systems.
• Assess and secure Process Control Systems (SCADA, SIS, etc.) without impacting operational continuity.
• Work closely with cybersecurity teams to interpret vulnerability scan results and support system-level mitigation.
• Administer and harden Linux-based systems, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) in both IT and OT contexts.
• Conduct patching, configuration reviews, and validation in accordance with cybersecurity and compliance standards.
• Perform risk-based analysis of TMS 6 and TMS 7 environments and support secure system configurations and network integrations.
• Assist in firewall rule validation, VLAN segmentation, and access control improvement as part of network remediation.
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, remediation steps, and test outcomes.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams including operations, engineering, and cybersecurity personnel.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.