Shop Floor IT/OT Engineer: Automation & Cybersecurity

ALTEN Technology USA

Greenville (NC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Mentorship

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Shop Floor Application Engineer (IT/OT) to bridge IT and OT in manufacturing environments, ensuring secure, reliable integration of systems and data across plant facilities in North Carolina. You will support cybersecurity, digital transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with production, maintenance, and engineering teams.

The role requires a degree in engineering and 3+ years in manufacturing IT/OT, with hands-on experience in

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing IT/OT or industrial systems.
On-site work in Kinston, NC.
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, pharmaceutical, chemical, or food/beverage environments preferred.
Industrial networking and infrastructure.
Windows Server environments and virtualization.
SCADA, MES, Historian, and manufacturing systems.
PLC and automation technologies.
Cybersecurity principles for industrial control systems.
Knowledge of ISA/IEC 62443, NIST, or similar frameworks preferred.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support IT/OT connectivity solutions.
Integrate manufacturing systems with ERP, MES, SCADA, Historian, and data analytics platforms.
Support data collection, visualization, and reporting initiatives.
Manage and troubleshoot industrial networks, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
Maintain OT infrastructure, including servers, virtual environments, and industrial PCs.
Ensure high availability and reliability of plant systems.
Support manufacturing and automation environments, including PLC, HMI, SCADA, and related systems.
Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve issues.
Participate in planned shutdowns, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
Implement and maintain OT cybersecurity controls in line with standards and frameworks.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and assist remediation.
Maintain system documentation, asset inventories, and network diagrams.
Support site digitalization and modernization projects.
Develop technical requirements, test plans, and implementation strategies.
Coordinate with vendors, system integrators, and internal stakeholders.