Senior OT Systems Deployment Engineer

Insight Global; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Systems Deployment Engineer to lead OT infrastructure deployments, focusing on edge computing, Linux administration, and automation. You will bridge digital and physical operations, ensuring uptime, reliability, and safety in mission-critical environments.

You will architect and implement automation with Ansible, Bash, and Python, manage time-series databases, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Systems Engineering or IT/OT integration deploying infrastructure in industrial environments.
• Expert Linux administration for enterprise deployments at scale.
• Automation frameworks: Ansible; scripting in Bash, Python, Ruby.
• Industrial networking, OT cybersecurity, and secure architectures.
• OT data flows into IT apps and related protocols.
• Agile development with JIRA and strong Git practices.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end OT infrastructure deployments at operational sites.
• Develop automation frameworks to streamline deployments.
• Design, deploy, and manage OT databases for high-frequency data.
• Oversee hardware lifecycle and capacity planning for edge systems.
• Ensure uptime, reliability and safety prior to handoff.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices.
• Stay current with OT tools and industry practices.

Skills

Linux admin

Automation frameworks

Ansible

Bash scripting

Python

IT/OT Integration

Industrial networking

OT cybersecurity

JIRA

Git

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder comms

Cross-functional leadership

VMware

Proxmox

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelors in CS/SE

Energy/utility sector exp

Tools

VMware

Proxmox

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• OT Infrastructure Deployment: Lead the end-to-end installation, configuration, and commissioning of Linux-based edge devices, servers, and virtualized environments (e.g., Ubuntu, VMware, Proxmox) at operational sites.
• Deployment Automation: Architect, develop, and optimize automation frameworks and configuration management solutions (Ansible, Bash, Python) to streamline deployments and improve reliability.
• Database & Systems Management: Design, deploy, and manage time-series and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MariaDB) optimized for high-frequency operational data collection.
• Hardware Lifecycle: Oversee hardware health, lifecycle planning, and capacity management (CPU, RAM, Disk) for critical control systems.
• Hardware Commissioning: Serve as a subject matter expert working with ruggedized edge hardware and industrial networking equipment, ensuring reliable communication using OT protocols (e.g., Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3, OPC UA, MQTT).
• Site Reliability & Support: Act as a primary escalation point for complex deployment and system issues, ensuring all systems meet strict availability, reliability, and safety standards prior to operational handoff.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership and best practices for OT system deployments.
• Stay current on emerging tools, technologies, and industry best practices through continuous learning and professional development.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Deployment Engineer to join our Operational Technology (OT) Deployment team. In this role, you will serve as a key technical leader bridging digital infrastructure and physical operations. You will drive the design, deployment, and secure configuration of edge computing systems, servers, and networks that power industrial control environments. This role requires deep expertise in Linux system administration, a strong automation mindset, and a proven ability to operate in mission-critical environments where uptime, reliability, and safety are paramount.

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Skills and Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, IT/OT Integration, or a similar role focused on deploying infrastructure in industrial, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Operating Systems: Expert-level proficiency in Linux system administration, including deploying, securing, and hardening enterprise Linux distributions at scale.
• Automation Skills: Deep experience designing, building, and maintaining automation frameworks and playbooks (Ansible) and advanced scripting (Bash, Ruby, Python) for zero-touch provisioning.
• Networking & Security: Advanced understanding of industrial networking concepts, firewalls, VLANs, and OT cybersecurity standards, with experience implementing secure architectures.
• OT Protocols: Strong expertise in industrial communication protocols and securely integrating OT data flows into modern IT applications.
• Mindset: Demonstrates a strong “safety-first” and “uptime-critical” mindset, with a deep understanding of the operational impact of changes in live OT production environments.
• Extensive experience working within Agile development methodologies and tracking work in JIRA.
• Strong expertise in version control best practices, including Git.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve highly complex system integration and deployment issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering from an accredited university preferred.
• Experience in the energy, renewable energy, or utility sectors.
• Familiarity with containerized application deployment and orchestration at the edge (Docker, Ansible).
• Experience managing, optimizing, and querying operational historians or industrial databases.