SCADA Systems Engineer

Glocomms; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Glocomms is seeking a hands-on SCADA Systems Engineer to support and enhance critical OT and infrastructure across a fleet of energy assets. You will administer a real-time SCADA platform, work on telemetry, and develop automation tools to improve operational visibility and performance.

The role combines SCADA administration, systems engineering, networking, virtualization, cybersecurity, and industrial controls support in a mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure, virtualization, or Windows Server environments.
• Experience in OT environments such as energy, utilities, or industrial control.
• Strong networking, cybersecurity, server administration, and AD management skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and enhance a real-time SCADA platform for power operations.
• Support telemetry and communications among control systems, RTUs, PLCs, using DNP3/ICCP.
• Develop calculations, scripts, dashboards, and automation tools for visibility and performance.

Skills

SCADA

DCS

industrial controls

networking

cybersecurity

Active Directory

systems integration

Job description

A leading power generation company is seeking a SCADA Systems Engineer to support and enhance critical operational technology (OT) and infrastructure systems across a fleet of energy assets. This is a hands-on role combining SCADA administration, systems engineering, networking, virtualization, cybersecurity, and industrial controls support.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and enhance a real-time SCADA platform supporting power generation operations.
• Support telemetry and communications between control systems, RTUs, PLCs, and external entities using protocols such as DNP3 and ICCP.
• Develop custom calculations, scripts, dashboards, and automation tools to improve operational visibility and performance.
• Manage virtual and physical server infrastructure, including provisioning, upgrades, and lifecycle management.
• Maintain Active Directory, user access controls, backups, and system security across IT and OT environments.
• Assist with network architecture, cybersecurity initiatives, and compliance efforts within industrial environments.
• Participate in troubleshooting and on-call support for critical operational systems.

Desired Background

• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure, virtualization, or Windows Server environments.
• Experience with SCADA, DCS, industrial controls, manufacturing, utilities, energy, or other operational technology environments.
• Strong understanding of networking, cybersecurity, server administration, Active Directory, and systems integration.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and real-time operational data systems.
• Ability to work independently in a highly technical, mission-critical environment.