IT Specialist I- II - West Monroe, LA

MSCCN; West Monroe (LA); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MSCCN in West Monroe, LA, is seeking an IT Specialist I‑II to ensure reliability, security, and regulatory compliance of real-time OT and CIP systems across power environments. The role involves designing, maintaining, and improving OT architectures, networks, and data historians while supporting 24/7 operations and outages.

The position emphasizes digital security, system hardening, patching, and cross-functional collaboration to safeguard mission-critical plant operations.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years' OT solution design experience.
• Knowledge of end-to-end software development process and Operational Technology.
• ANSI Required: N

Aufgaben

• Maintain and secure real-time OT systems and CIP assets, including patching, backups, and compliance activities.
• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and enhance OT architectures (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA/DCS, PI Historian, network devices).
• Provide operational support and lead technical response for outages and incidents.
• Conduct software QA, configuration management, and lifecycle planning for reliability.
• Develop reports, tools, or scripts to support users and operations.
• Lead cyber security programs, including vulnerability assessments and CVE reviews.

Kenntnisse

OT knowledge

Operational Technology

End-to-end software development

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Business/CS)

Tools

SCADA

PLC

HMI

PI Historian

Jobbeschreibung

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

This position is based out of West Monroe, LA. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Job Summary/Purpose

This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and regulatory compliance of real-time Operational Technology (OT) and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) systems across power generation environments, including stand‑alone process, control, and data acquisition systems. It provides technical leadership in designing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving complex OT systems, networks, PI data historians, and cyber‑secure architectures while supporting 24‑hour operational needs and plant outage activities. The position integrates business requirements with system capabilities by conducting analytical studies, implementing system enhancements, performing software quality assurance, and maintaining rigorous configuration, patching, and cyber‑security controls. Ultimately, the role exists to safeguard mission‑critical systems, support safe and reliable plant operations, and drive continuous improvement through expert technical support, strategic planning, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain and secure real‑time OT systems and CIP‑regulated cyber assets, including performing system hardening, patching, backups, security upgrades, and ongoing compliance activities.
• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and enhance complex OT architectures, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA/DCS systems, PI data historians, network appliances (data diodes, firewalls, switches, routers), and associated system interfaces.
• Provide operational support and lead technical response efforts, including outage support, system incident research, performance monitoring, and corrective or preventive maintenance on plant process and security systems.
• Conduct software quality assurance, configuration management, and lifecycle planning, ensuring system reliability, documentation accuracy, configuration control, and long‑term system sustainability.
• Perform business and technical analysis to align system capabilities with operational needs, including reviewing engineering changes, recommending improvements, developing training, and creating reports, tools, or scripts that support users and operations.
• Lead and participate in cyber security programs, including vulnerability assessments, CVE reviews, cyber incident response, portable media processes, system walkdowns, and adherence to regulatory procedures and standards.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience required.

Minimum experience required of the position

2+ years' OT solution design experience.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

Knowledge of end-to-end software development process and Operational Technology.

ANSI Required: N

Any certificates, licenses,

None.

Primary Location: Louisiana-West Monroe Louisiana : West Monroe

Job Function: Corporate

FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option:

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 1

PS Job Title: IT Specialist I- II

Travel Percentage:Up to 25%