OT & Cybersecurity Specialist – Real-Time PLC/SCADA

MSCCN; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

OT knowledge

Operational Technology

End-to-end software development

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Business/CS)

Tools

SCADA

PLC

HMI

PI Historian

Job description

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.