ICS/SCADA Engineer – Critical Infrastructure

Leidos; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Reston, Virginia seeks an ICS/SCADA Engineer to analyze and characterize facility systems across critical infrastructure. You will work on ICS/SCADA/BMS environments, contribute to strategic facility analyses, and develop detailed technical reports for government stakeholders.

You'll join a multidisciplinary team supporting national security missions, applying engineering judgment to complex industrial processes, and presenting findings to senior officials. U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance, or Top Secret clearance with SSBI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and relevant professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years experience or Master's with less than 2 years.
• 1+ years with ICS/SCADA/BMS systems.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation, electrical/mechanical engineering, and life safety systems.
• Experience evaluating and troubleshooting complex industrial processes and facility infrastructure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for technical documentation and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Analyze industrial control systems, SCADA environments, and building management systems to characterize facility capabilities and operations.
• Utilize intelligence sources, engineering expertise, and analytical tools to model critical infrastructure systems.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering judgment to develop accurate assessments.
• Develop detailed technical reports, briefings, and formal products for customer requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve engineering and infrastructure challenges.
• Research emerging technologies and contribute to analytical methodologies.
• Present findings and technical assessments to senior government officials and stakeholders.

Skills

Industrial automation and control

Electrical/mechanical principles

Life safety systems

ICS/SCADA experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Bachelor's with 2+ years or Master's with <2 years

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI/SCADA development

FactoryTalk View

Siemens S7

Schneider Electric

GE Fanuc

Job description

Leidos in Reston, Virginia seeks an ICS/SCADA Engineer to analyze and characterize facility systems across critical infrastructure. You will work on ICS/SCADA/BMS environments, contribute to strategic facility analyses, and develop detailed technical reports for government stakeholders.

You'll join a multidisciplinary team supporting national security missions, applying engineering judgment to complex industrial processes, and presenting findings to senior officials. U.S.