Site IT Manager

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Albemarle is hiring for a Site IT Manager in Pasadena, TX. The position will be in office 5 days a week.

The Manager is responsible for the full scope of Information Technology (IT) and Operations Technology (OT) services at the Pasadena manufacturing site. This role combines traditional Site IT Manager responsibilities with hands-on Operational Technology Systems (OTS) leadership, ensuring reliable, secure, and Albemarle policy compliant IT‑OT environments that directly support manufacturing, laboratory, and business operations.

The position serves as the primary on‑site authority for IT and OT systems, acting as the bridge between site operations, maintenance, engineering, laboratory teams, and corporate IT. The role emphasizes manufacturing OT systems, cybersecurity, IT‑OT integration, and on‑site technical leadership while maintaining accountability for service delivery, governance, and people/vendor management.

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  Site IT team leader and IT services owner

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  OT systems management and cybersecurity

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  IT‑OT network integration and architecture support

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  Manufacturing, laboratory, and analytics systems support

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  Hands‑on Tier I/II on‑site support with escalation to remote Tier II/III teams

Required:

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  Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience

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  7–10 years of progressive experience in IT operations, including manufacturing or industrial environments

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  5+ years of experience supporting OT systems, system administration, and IT‑OT integration

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  Experience managing IT service delivery, vendors, and technical staff

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  Strong understanding of ITIL processes, change management, and project management methodologies

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  Working knowledge of system security practices and cybersecurity frameworks

Technical Expertise

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  OT cybersecurity architectures and secure industrial networking

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  PCS, PIMS, LIMS, laboratory, and analytics systems

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  Windows operating systems, endpoint management, and virtualization platforms

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  Network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, and segmented environments

• Certifications or training in OT or network security (e.g., NIST, ISA/IEC 62443, Network+, CCENT or similar) ITIL Foundations certified or greater

• Experience with hypervisors such as VMware, Hyper‑V, or AHV

• Experience supporting audits and cybersecurity assessments in industrial environments