OT Systems Engineer I–II: SCADA, PLCs & Cybersecurity

Entergy Corporation; West Monroe (LA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking an IT Specialist I- II in West Monroe, Louisiana, to safeguard real-time OT and CIP assets. The role requires technical leadership across OT systems, networks, and cyber-secure architectures while supporting 24/7 operations and outages.

The position emphasizes designing, maintaining, and improving OT solutions, with emphasis on security controls, patching, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe and reliable plant operations. Hybrid work arrangement is offered.

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and secure real-time OT systems and CIP-regulated assets.
• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and enhance complex OT architectures (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA/DCS, PI historians, network appliances).
• Provide operational support and lead technical response for outages, incidents, performance, and maintenance.
• Conduct software quality assurance, configuration management, and lifecycle planning for system reliability.
• Perform business/technical analysis to align capabilities with operational needs and develop reports/tools.
• Lead and participate in cyber security programs, vulnerability assessments, and regulatory compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Entergy is seeking an IT Specialist I- II in West Monroe, Louisiana, to safeguard real-time OT and CIP assets. The role requires technical leadership across OT systems, networks, and cyber-secure architectures while supporting 24/7 operations and outages.

The position emphasizes designing, maintaining, and improving OT solutions, with emphasis on security controls, patching, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe and reliable plant operations. Hybrid work arrangement is offered.