OT Systems Engineer: Real-Time Ops & Cybersecurity

VetJobs; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs is seeking an IT Specialist I‑II to ensure reliability and security of real-time OT and CIP systems in Louisiana. You will design, troubleshoot, and support complex OT environments, including PI data historians, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA/DCS systems, with a focus on regulatory compliance and 24/7 operations.

The role requires 2+ years in OT solution design, knowledge of end-to-end software development processes, and the ability to coordinate across teams for preventive maintenance, patching,

Qualifications

• 2+ years' OT solution design experience.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• ANSI Required: N.
• Certificates, licenses as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and secure real-time OT systems and CIP-regulated cyber assets, including patching, backups, security upgrades, and ongoing compliance activities.
• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and enhance OT architectures including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA/DCS systems, PI data historians, and network 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 to ensure reliability and documentation accuracy.
• Perform business and technical analysis to align system capabilities with operational needs and develop reports or scripts.
• Lead and participate in cyber security programs including vulnerability assessments, CVE reviews, incident response, and adherence to regulatory procedures.

Skills

OT solution design

Cyber security

PLC/HMI/SCADA

PI data historians

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School/GED

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

Tools

SCADA/DCS

PI Historian

Data Diodes

Firewalls

Job description

VetJobs is seeking an IT Specialist I‑II to ensure reliability and security of real-time OT and CIP systems in Louisiana. You will design, troubleshoot, and support complex OT environments, including PI data historians, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA/DCS systems, with a focus on regulatory compliance and 24/7 operations.

The role requires 2+ years in OT solution design, knowledge of end-to-end software development processes, and the ability to coordinate across teams for preventive maintenance, patching,