Sr. Specialist – IT SCADA

myBridge Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 103,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

myBridge Corporation in Washington, DC area seeks a Senior Specialist – IT SCADA to maintain and enhance SCADA systems used in industrial environments. The role focuses on OT cybersecurity, system integration, and reliability.

You will manage SCADA apps, collaborate with engineering and cybersecurity teams, and participate in upgrades and audits. This on-site contractor position offers comprehensive medical benefits and requires 7–10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/Engineering related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in IT SCADA or OT environments.
• Contractor role, on-site in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain SCADA applications, servers and infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance, availability and reliability.
• Integrate SCADA platforms with PLCs, HMIs, historians, and enterprise apps.
• Troubleshoot communication failures, outages and data acquisition issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and cybersecurity teams.
• Implement access controls, backups and disaster recovery plans.
• Maintain documentation and support audits and compliance.
• Participate in system upgrades and continuous improvement.

Skills

SCADA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related discipline

Job description

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

$75 to $95 Hourly

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance

Contractor | On-site

Required Skills

SCADA

Job Title: Sr. Specialist – IT SCADA
Department: Information Technology / Industrial Systems
Experience: 7–10 years
Job Type: Contractor
Location: United States

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Specialist – IT SCADA to support, maintain, and enhance Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems used in industrial and operational environments. The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial automation, operational technology (OT), system integration, and cybersecurity practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain SCADA applications, servers, and associated infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and operational reliability.
• Integrate SCADA platforms with PLCs, HMIs, historians, and enterprise applications.
• Troubleshoot communication failures, system outages, and data acquisition issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams.
• Implement access controls, backup procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
• Maintain technical documentation and support audits and compliance requirements.
• Participate in system upgrades, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of SCADA architecture and industrial control systems.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, industrial networking, and communication protocols.
• Familiarity with OPC UA, Modbus, and industrial Ethernet.
• Knowledge of Windows Server, databases, and system administration.
• Understanding of OT cybersecurity and network segmentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline.