Senior OT Systems Engineer – Field & Cybersecurity

Jobtailor; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced OT Support professional to maintain and secure Operational Technology systems across field operations. You will install, configure, and support OT equipment, collaborating with operations, engineering, and IT teams to meet business goals.

The role requires strong knowledge of field controls, SCADA, and instrumentation, with emphasis on cybersecurity and regulatory standards. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 5+ years in Field Operations or OT Support (RTUs, PLCs, Measurement).
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of OT experience; or 8+ years without a degree.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and safety focus; proficient with PC tools.

Responsibilities

• Supports OT equipment in Operations, adhering to standards and cybersecurity guidelines.
• Provides technical support for OT, operations, engineering, and IT teams.
• Identifies technology requirements to meet business needs and supports components.
• Maintains OT field controls and instrumentation systems including HMIs, PLCs, DCS, Modbus or Allen Bradley.
• Repairs OT equipment and ensures systems meet cybersecurity standards per policies.
• Enables OT data acquisition for real-time access, analysis, and info distribution.

Skills

OT Support

Field Controls

Instrumentation Systems

Cybersecurity Tools

Networking Fundamentals

Data Acquisition

SQL

BI

Database Management

Technical Support

OT Equipment Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or BS Computer Science or equivalent

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kepware

OPC DA

SCADA

Allen Bradley Control Logix

Modbus

DCS

HMI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jobtailor seeks an experienced OT Support professional to maintain and secure Operational Technology systems across field operations. You will install, configure, and support OT equipment, collaborating with operations, engineering, and IT teams to meet business goals.

The role requires strong knowledge of field controls, SCADA, and instrumentation, with emphasis on cybersecurity and regulatory standards. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.