Subject Matter Expert III- SCADA Specialist

Chugach Alaska Corporation; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chugach Government Solutions is seeking an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) / SCADA Specialist located in Kodiak, Alaska, to lead hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and modernization of critical OT and FRCS systems across base facilities.

The role focuses on upgrading legacy controllers, maintaining SCADA/HMI environments, and integrating disparate building automation systems while coordinating with facility engineers and contractors.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Secret clearance or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of ICS/SCADA/OT experience.
• Strong knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, and DNP3.
• Experience with Windows Server 2016, Linux, VMware vCenter and Hyper-V.
• Cyber/DoD security familiarity preferred.
• Bachelor’s/Associate degree in Engineering or related field; military/industry training acceptable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Up to 20% CONUS/OCONUS travel.
• Valid state driver’s license; pass background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Lead upgrades and replacement of legacy controllers, RTUs, and field devices.
• Maintain and modernize FRCS/OT infrastructure.
• Manage SCADA environments and HMIs for critical infrastructure.
• Integrate building automation and HVAC systems into centralized platforms.
• Configure industrial protocols (BACnet, Modbus, DNP3) for reliable communications.
• Coordinate with facility engineers and contractors on installs and testing.
• Troubleshoot OT/ICS environments including sensors, MCCs, wiring, and control gear.
• Maintain technical docs: schematics, P&IDs, network diagrams, and process narratives.
• Provide technical support during outages and modernization efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

ICS/SCADA knowledge

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Background in DoD security concepts

Education

Engineering/Automation/Electronics degree

Tools

Windows Server 2016

Linux

VMware vCenter

Hyper-V

Job description

About Us

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Position Location

The specialist must be dedicated to this effort and be physically located in the Kodiak, Alaska area for a minimum duration of one (1) year.

Job Overview

The Industrial Control Systems (ICS) / SCADA Specialist is the primary technical lead responsible for hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and lifecycle modernization of the base's critical Operational Technology (OT) and Facility Related Control Systems (FRCS). The specialist ensures the continuous and secure operation of critical utility plants and building automation systems.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:

• Lead phased upgrades and replacement of legacy programmable controllers, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), and obsolete field devices with modern, supported architectures.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and modernize FRCS and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure throughout the installation.
• Manage, program, and troubleshoot SCADA environments and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) supporting critical infrastructure systems including Potable Water, Wastewater, Steam, HVAC, and utility plant operations.
• Integrate and consolidate disparate building automation and HVAC control systems into centralized monitoring and control platforms.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols including BACnet, Modbus, and DNP3 to ensure reliable communications between field devices, controllers, and supervisory systems.
• Coordinate directly with facility engineers and contractors on the installation, configuration, testing, and commissioning of control system hardware and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot physical operational technology environments including sensors, actuators, motor control centers (MCCs), low-voltage field wiring, and associated control equipment.
• Maintain, update, and manage technical documentation including control schematics, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), network architecture diagrams, point-to-point wiring diagrams, and process flow narratives.
• Provide technical support during outages, maintenance actions, modernization efforts, and operational emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to adhere to contract requirements.
• Ability to comply with company policies and procedures

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a Secret clearance or higher.
• Minimum of (8) years of relatedICS/SCADA or Operational Technology (OT) experience.
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols including BACnet, Modbus, and DNP3.
• Experience supporting Windows Server 2016, Linux, VMware vCenter, and Hyper-V environments.
• Familiarity with DoD security and system compliance requirements preferred.
• Preferably holds industry-recognized IIT, networking, or security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CCNA, or GIAC certifications related toICS/SCADA environments.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Automation, Electronics, or related technical field preferred; equivalent military or industry training may be substituted.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Up to 20% CONUS/OCONUS travel.
• Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass a pre-hire background and drug screen.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to carry material/equipment up to (<40lbs.)
• Must be able to climb on a ladder.

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email [e-mail].

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.