Senior IT/OT Engineer

The Stellix Group; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental & vision

Unlimited vacation

Paid holidays

Birthing parent leave: 12 weeks

401(k) and stock ownership plan

Job summary

The Stellix Group is seeking a Senior IC/OT Engineer with project leadership experience to participate in product development, project engineering, and site support. You will work in a team that covers IT/ICS/OT environments, partnering with startups and biotech firms to develop cutting-edge technologies.

You will lead virtualization and network infrastructure efforts, communicate with customers, and mentor junior staff, with travel across New York/New England and beyond as needed.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Computer Science degree or related field.
• 5+ years IT/ICS/OT engineering experience focusing on network and system design, build, and deployment.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading technical infrastructure projects in IT/ICS/OT.
• Familiarity with multiple technologies and industrial networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline scope from concept through delivery for projects of any size.
• Act as team lead for Virtualization and Network/Service Infrastructure activities.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing technical communicator.
• Author functional specifications and high-level designs.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Project Management on budget, schedule, and quality.
• Assist with on-site deployment tasks and mentor junior team members.
• Travel within NY/Northern New England region and possibly elsewhere.

Skills

Project leadership

Team leadership

Customer communication

Independent work

Education

Engineering or CS degree

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

SIEM

DCS/SCADA

PLC/HMI

Modbus/Profinet/EtherNet/IP

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.

Role Summary

We are currently looking for a Senior IC/OT Engineer with project leadership experience who will participate in all technical aspects the group is responsible for, including product development, project engineering, and site support. Engineers in the IT/ICS/OT Solution team will receive wide exposure to all aspects of the modern IT/ICS/OT environment and will work on the cutting edge of the industry, partnering with startups and large biotech firms to develop the newest technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cover all technologies/platforms within the portfolio, including Virtualization, Networking, Storage, Cloud, Cybersecurity, DCS platform, MES platform, Databases, and Server Hardware.
• Lead others to execute a multi‑discipline scope from concept through delivery for projects of any size.
• Act as team lead for Virtualization and Network/Service Infrastructure activities and strategy.
• Serve as the primary customer‑facing technical communicator.
• Author functional specifications and high‑level designs.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Work with Project Management to ensure project budget, schedule, and quality.
• Assist with physical tasks such as rack installation during system deployment.
• Train and mentor junior team members.
• Travel within the New York / New England area and occasionally within the US or abroad.

How You’ll Be Successful

• Passion for technology innovation.
• Understanding of computer networks.
• Leadership and technical coaching abilities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Customer‑first mindset.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Computer Science Degree or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT/ICS/OT engineering, with a focus on network and system design, build, and deployment in a stakeholder‑facing role.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading technical infrastructure projects in the IT/ICS/OT field.
• Experience with multiple of the following technologies / systems:
  • Network infrastructure: routers, switches, firewalls, access points, etc.
  • Operating systems: Windows, Linux, Unix, etc.
  • Virtualization technologies: VMware, Hyper‑V, etc.
  • Cloud computing platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), etc.
  • Database management systems: SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, etc.
  • Cybersecurity tools: firewall, IDS/IPS, SIEM solutions, etc.
  • Industrial control systems: DCS, PLC, HMI, etc.
  • Industrial networking protocols: Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental & vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts.
• Unlimited vacation time policy.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 12 paid weeks birthing parent leave.
• Retirement savings: 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Company‑paid STD, LTD, and life insurance.

Compensation

This position offers a base salary range of $115,000 to $150,000, 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 relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.

On‑Site Requirements

This position requires a full on‑site presence five days per week during the first four to six months. After that period, the role will be on‑site four days per week, including Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with the fourth day alternating between Tuesday or Friday depending on business needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stellix and its affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Authorization

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.