Network Architect (IT/OT)

Location: [Chile, Santiago]
Job Description: Network Architect (IT/OT)

Work Mode
Hybrid (combination of remote and on-site work)

Role Summary
We are hiring a Network Architect Who own the architecture, implementation, and lifecycle management and to design of mine-wide communications networks that connect pit-plant-port and underground operations. Who will shape the fiber backbone, private LTE/5G, Wi-Fi/mesh, and leaky-feeder networks; deliver PTP-synchronized, IEC 62443-segmented OT; and integrate IT/OT per ISA-95; all to enable safe, autonomous, and data-driven mining.
Key Responsibilities

• Network Architecture (Pit-Plant-Port & Underground
• Wireless & Underground Comms
• Reliability, Operations & Tooling
• Safety & Compliance
• 99.99% uptime / network availability
• Mean time to Recovery (MTTR) estimations based on architecture and equipment specifications requirements and familiar with blueprints designs, integration diagrams, cabling layouts.
• Communication and reporting skills (Soft skills)
• OT Security & IT/OT Integration (Segmentation, SOC integration)
• Collaborate with CISO or OT Security to ensure fiber network design complies with segmentation, firewalling, SOC monitoring, etc.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's in Electrical/Telecom/Network Engineering (or equivalent); 8-12+ years across IT/OT networking in mining/heavy industry.

Preferred Certifications
IEC 62443 Cybersecurity, CCNP/CCIE, 3GPP/Private LTE/5G vendor certifications, Fiber splicing/OTDR credentials.

Working Conditions
Frequent field work (pits, plants, underground headings) with PPE; on-call during shutdowns and incident response under site MSMS.

Tools & Technology Landscape

• Fiber & Test: G.652.D, G.657.A2, OTDR/OLTS, armored/LSZH per IEC 60794.
• Wireless: Private LTE/5G, Wi-Fi/mesh, leaky feeder.
• Timing: IEEE-1588 PTP profiles.
• Security: IEC 62443 zones & conduits.

• Familiar with network monitoring & analytics tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Observium, PRTG, NetScout)
• For testing purposes Optical Power Meter (OPM) for signal power (dBm), Ligth Source used for loss measurement (Insertion loss test).

Regulatory & Standards (Awareness)

• ITU-T G.652.D / G.657.A2
• IEC 60794 (Fiber Cable)
• IEEE-1588 PTP / C37.238 / IEC-IEEE 61850-9-3
• IEC 62443 (OT Security)
• ISA-95 / IEC 62264 (IT/OT Integration)
• GMG Underground Comms Guideline
• IEC 60079 (Hazardous Areas)
• DGMS (India)
• WHS Mines & MSMS Code (Australia)
• Decree 132/2004 & SERNAGEOMIN (Chile)
• MHSA (South Africa)

Regional Safety Compliance Understanding (Good to have) Region Regulatory Framework Chile Decree 132/2004 & SERNAGEOMIN
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Client-provided location(s): Santiago, Chile

Job ID: Infosys-139812BR

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-11T18:37:22