Senior IT/OT Engineer

Stellix; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending or Health Savings

Unlimited vacation + 12 paid holidays

401(k) + ESOP

Professional Development Reimbursement

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Job summary

Stellix seeks a Senior ITOT Engineer to design, build and secure converged ITOT environments for Life Sciences and Critical Infrastructure clients. You will lead architecture, hands-on implementation and validation across control systems, virtualization, and OT cybersecurity.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop repeatable build guides, and contribute to proposals and technical estimates. This on-site role requires strong communication with plant engineers and IT leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 7 years of combined IT and OT engineering experience in industrial or regulated environments.
• Demonstrated experience with DeltaV and FactoryTalk.
• Proven virtualization and server/network infrastructure experience.
• Strong ability to lead client-facing technical discussions.
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity frameworks (SANS/IEC 62443) and network segmentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and commission distributed control and SCADA systems including DeltaV and FactoryTalk.
• Lead FAT and SAT testing per ASTM E2500 and client validation requirements.
• Architect and deploy virtualization and hyperconverged infrastructure (Proxmox VM/VMware).
• Design and implement OT cybersecurity controls and network segmentation.

Skills

IT/OT engineering

Virtualization

OT cybersecurity

Industrial control systems

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Proxmox VE

VMware

DeltaV

FactoryTalk

Job description

About Stellix The Stellix Group of companies share a common mission of providing transformative solutions at the intersection of science and technology that enable our customers to deliver a healthier and more sustainable future Our unique portfolio of companies is focused on helping life sciences and industry manufacturers build connect and transform operations and IT to make real progress in breakthrough therapeutics food energy and more

About the Role

Stellix is seeking a Senior ITOT Engineer to design build and secure converged ITOT environments for clients across Life Sciences and Critical Infrastructure This is a client facing delivery and consulting role you will lead technical architecture hands on implementation and commissioning of industrial control systems virtualization platforms and OT cybersecurity controls As a senior member of the team you will balance deep technical execution with mentorship proposal support and standardization of repeatable engineering practices The ideal candidate is a genuine ITOT generalist equally comfortable in a control system cabinet a hypervisor console and a network segmentation design review

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Control Systems

• Design, configure and commission distributed control and SCADA systems including DeltaV and FactoryTalk environments.
• Lead and document Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) in line with ASTM E2500 and client validation requirements.
• Integrate control systems with plant historians, OT networks and supervisory layers while preserving system integrity and validated states.

Virtualization & Infrastructure

• Architect and deploy virtualization and hyperconverged infrastructure using Proxmox VE and VMware, including cluster design, storage and high availability.
• Specify and stand up server and network hardware (e.g. Dell PowerEdge R660 class) for industrial and edge deployments.
• Develop standardized, repeatable build guides, networking diagrams and configuration baselines for client and internal use.

OT Cybersecurity

• Assess and harden OT environments against recognized frameworks including SANS ISC Critical Controls and IEC 62443.
• Design and implement network segmentation, secure remote access, patch and backup strategies and asset inventory practices for OT.
• Support OT cybersecurity assessments and roadmap development, translating findings into prioritized and qualified remediation plans.

Client Delivery & Consulting

• Serve as a technical lead on client engagements from scoping and design through implementation, testing and handover.
• Contribute to proposals, statements of work and technical estimates for Life Sciences and Critical Infrastructure opportunities.
• Produce clear audit ready documentation and present technical findings to client stakeholders ranging from plant engineers to IT leadership.

Leadership & Standardization

• Mentor junior engineers and review technical deliverables for quality and consistency.
• Drive reusable engineering standards, templates and tooling that improve delivery efficiency and accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of combined IT and OT engineering experience including hands- on work in industrial or regulated environments.
• Demonstrated experience with industrial control systems such as DeltaV and FactoryTalk.
• Proven experience with virtualization platforms Proxmox, VMware and server/network infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of OT cybersecurity frameworks SANS ISC Critical Controls, IEC 62443, and network segmentation principles.
• Strong documentation skills and experience with structured testing methodologies FATSAT ASTM E2500.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead client-facing technical discussions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects in Life Sciences GMP-validated environments or Critical Infrastructure sectors.
• Familiarity with hyperconverged infrastructure design and edge computing deployments.
• Relevant certifications, eg GICSP, CISSP, CiscoCCNA, VMware VCP or vendor-ICS certifications.
• Experience with automation scripting or AI-assisted tooling for engineering documentation.

What Success Looks Like

In the first year this engineer will lead the technical delivery of multiple client engagements establish or refine reusable build and assessment standards and serve as a trusted technical advisor across both the internal team and client stakeholders

What Youll Get

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts.
• Unlimited Vacation Time, 10 Paid Holidays, 12 Paid Weeks.
• Birthing Parent Leave.
• Pet Insurance.
• Retirement Savings 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Professional Development Reimbursement.
• Company Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance.

Compensation

This position offers a base salary range of 110000 to 150000 based on experience and qualifications. The role is also eligible for a variable compensation plan. The posted salary range represents a good faith estimate of the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity and business needs.

On Site Requirements

This position requires a full on site presence 5 days per week during the first 4-6 months. Following that period the role will be on site four days per week including Monday Wednesday and Thursday with the fourth on site day alternating between Tuesday or Friday depending on business needs. Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

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