Senior ICS/SCADA & Industrial Controls Engineer

Via Logic LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Via Logic LLC is looking for a Senior IC/SCADA & Industrial Controls Engineer to work in Reston, Virginia. This position focuses on resolving complex challenges in industrial control systems and facility interoperability. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in control systems engineering, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior officials.

Key responsibilities involve characterizing facilities, providing engineering guidance, and developing critical assessments. A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field is required, along with relevant experience and security clearance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or Top Secret clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI.
• 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 10+ years with a Master's.

Responsibilities

• Use tradecraft tools and expertise to characterize selected facilities.
• Provide guidance and technical judgment for intelligence assessments.
• Develop products supporting customer requirements.

Skills

Expertise in Industrial Control Systems

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with SCADA programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Wireshark

Network analysis tools

Job description

Senior IC/SCADA & Industrial Controls Engineer

Leidos is seeking a Senior IC/SCADA & Industrial Controls Engineer to join our team in Reston, Virginia. This role focuses on understanding commercial and heavy industrial facilities, as well as the interoperability of systems managed through Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Building Management Systems (BMS). The ideal candidate will bring a creative yet disciplined approach to identifying and solving complex challenges involving interconnected industrial and facility systems. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and engineering skills, and a commitment to producing high‑quality technical assessments.

As a member of an interdisciplinary team of government and contractor personnel, you will conduct strategic and critical facility analysis with a focus on industrial control systems. Work is performed in a fast-paced, high-energy environment within a government SCIF facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Use tradecraft exploitation tools, intelligence sources, and engineering expertise to characterize selected facilities.
• Provide engineering guidance and technical judgment throughout the characterization process to produce accurate intelligence assessments.
• Develop formal products and deliverables in support of customer requirements.
• Support the development of innovative approaches to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Brief senior government officials on capability trends, findings, and analytical assessments.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance, or Top Secret clearance with a current SSBI and eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline) with relevant professional certifications and 12+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise with a deep understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts and their application across multiple programs.
• 5+ years of experience with industrial control systems and/or complex building management systems.
• Strong background in control systems engineering and electrical or mechanical engineering disciplines.
• Experience with complex industrial process controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief and engage with senior government officials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Military or defense-related experience.
• Experience with:
  • Rockwell PLCs (or comparable platforms), HMI, and SCADA programming.
  • Allen‑Bradley, FactoryTalk View, GE Fanuc, Modicon, Schneider Electric, Siemens S7, DeltaV, Wonderware, and Emerson Ovation.
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
  • Building Management Systems (BMS), Access Control Systems (ACS), Video Management Systems, industrial HVAC, and central utility plant operations.
  • Industrial processes in water/wastewater treatment, nuclear facilities, data centers, cogeneration plants, and combined cooling, heating, and power (CCHP) environments.
  • Complex cooling system design, including cooling towers, chillers, UPS systems, and power monitoring.
• Cybersecurity and/or penetration testing experience.
• IT and networking certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, CEH, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with packet capture and network analysis tools, including Wireshark, NetMap, NetworkMiner, GrassMarlin, SCEPTRE, HELICS, and intrusion detection systems (IDS).

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.