Senior SCADA & OT Network Lead

Opoura; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) plan

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Opoura is seeking a Senior SCADA Engineer to own complex SCADA and OT networking projects for North American energy assets. You will diagnose, design, and implement secure SCADA communications, while guiding colleagues and ensuring high delivery standards across wind, solar, and storage portfolios.

The role is US-based with travel and onsite client work, requiring strong engineering judgment and clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Substantial hands-on experience from industrial networking, SCADA, or OT environments.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting industrial networks, including routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Experience diagnosing complex connectivity, infrastructure, and system integration issues.
• Good understanding of SCADA architectures and industrial protocols.
• Familiarity with Windows-based or virtualized server environments and remote diagnostics.
• Professional fluency in English and ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own complex SCADA, OT, and industrial network issues from diagnosis and root-cause analysis through resolution and documentation.
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot managed switches, routing, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, remote connectivity, and related OT infrastructure.
• Resolve communication and integration issues involving SCADA servers, controllers, field devices, and third-party systems.
• Translate customer requirements and existing system conditions into reliable, maintainable, and secure technical solutions.
• Plan and execute SCADA lifecycle activities, including equipment replacements, upgrades, commissioning, and onsite troubleshooting.
• Strengthen delivery quality through technical reviews, clear documentation, knowledge sharing, and guidance for less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Industrial networking

SCADA

OT networking

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Technical documentation

Onsite troubleshooting

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Managed switches

Routing

VLANs

Firewalls

VPNs

Job description

Opoura is seeking a Senior SCADA Engineer to own complex SCADA and OT networking projects for North American energy assets. You will diagnose, design, and implement secure SCADA communications, while guiding colleagues and ensuring high delivery standards across wind, solar, and storage portfolios.

The role is US-based with travel and onsite client work, requiring strong engineering judgment and clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.