OT Systems Engineer CIP SCADA IT I-II

Entergy; West Monroe (LA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking an IT Specialist I-II based in West Monroe, LA, with hybrid work flexibility. The role focuses on real-time OT and CIP systems across power-generation environments, providing technical leadership in design, troubleshooting, and cyber-secure architectures to support 24/7 operations.

You will perform system hardening, patching, and compliance activities, while coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and reliability of plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience required.
• 2+ years' OT solution design experience.
• Knowledge of end-to-end software development process and Operational Technology.
• ANSI Required: N.
• None.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and secure real‑time OT systems and CIP‑regulated cyber assets, including 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, and interfaces.
• Provide operational support and lead technical response efforts, including outage support, incident research, performance monitoring, and maintenance.
• Conduct software quality assurance, configuration management, and lifecycle planning for reliability and sustainability.
• Perform business and technical analysis to align system capabilities with operational needs and develop reports/tools.
• Lead and participate in cyber security programs, including vulnerability assessments and CVE reviews.

Skills

Operational Technology

Cybersecurity

System architecture

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or equivalent

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

SCADA

PI data historian

Firewalls

Data diodes

Job description

Entergy is seeking an IT Specialist I-II based in West Monroe, LA, with hybrid work flexibility. The role focuses on real-time OT and CIP systems across power-generation environments, providing technical leadership in design, troubleshooting, and cyber-secure architectures to support 24/7 operations.

You will perform system hardening, patching, and compliance activities, while coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and reliability of plant operations.