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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Network & Cybersecurity Engineer to support industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, and operational technology (OT) network design for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to design, deploy, secure, and test networked control systems used in critical infrastructure.

• Assist engineers in the design of OT networks and SCADA system architectures.
• Support industrial communication system design (fiber optic, Ethernet, cellular, wireless).
• Develop network and control system drawings (P&IDs, electrical, schematic, loop diagrams).
• Support design and implementation of OT cybersecurity controls, including:
  • Network segmentation and secure zones/conduits
  • Remote access solutions (VPNs, jump hosts, RDP gateways, secure cloud options)
  • User access control and authentication strategies
• Participate in cybersecurity assessments using industry frameworks (NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-82), AWWA guidance, and CISA tools.
• Assist with SCADA infrastructure design (server architecture, virtualization, integration).
• Prepare technical documentation: network diagrams, cybersecurity plans, policies, procedures, and control system specifications.
• Coordinate with engineers, IT staff, contractors, and system integrators during design and construction phases.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for network and SCADA systems.
• Conduct field investigations, testing, and commissioning support for communications and control systems.
• Help develop cybersecurity training materials and convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

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Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 0–4 years of relevant experience (entry-level candidates encouraged to apply).
• Strong interest in networking, cybersecurity, and industrial systems (OT/SCADA).
• Understanding of network fundamentals: TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs.
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles: firewalls, authentication, access control.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams).
• Willingness to learn SCADA platforms, industrial systems, and communication networks.
• Ability to travel occasionally (~10%) for site visits and field testing.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship now or in the future; Confidential Client will not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to industrial networking equipment (e.g., Cisco industrial switches/routers).
• Familiarity with SCADA platforms such as VTScada, AVEVA System Platform, or Ignition.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, DNP3).
• Exposure to OT cybersecurity practices (asset inventory, segmentation).
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware or similar).
• Certifications or willingness to obtain: CompTIA Security+, CCNA, GICSP, etc.
• Experience creating network/system diagrams in AutoCAD or similar tools.
• Familiarity with UFGS 25 05 11 and NIST guidance.
• Conceptual understanding of Zero Trust architecture and cloud fundamentals.

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Work Environment & Growth

• Work on critical infrastructure projects supporting public water and wastewater systems.
• Collaborate with experienced SCADA, controls, and instrumentation professionals.
• Gain hands-on, technical experience in OT networking and industrial cybersecurity.
• Opportunity to advance into technical leadership roles in SCADA network architecture and cybersecurity.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000 - $125,000 per year (good-faith estimate; final offer depends on experience, skills, and location).
• Benefits (for full-time employees) may include:
  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Leave accrual and paid holidays
  • Healthcare benefits and group life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts (medical/dependent care)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental and maternity leave benefits

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Location & Travel

• Primary location: Longstown, PA (on-site/near-site responsibilities).
• Occasional travel (~10%) for field visits, testing, and commissioning.

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Required Submissions

• Resume.
• Copy of current or most recent academic transcript (if the application portal does not allow attachments, follow Careertakes instructions to provide the transcript).

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Notes & Compliance

• Confidential Client is committed to following applicable U.S. employment laws. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• This posting replaces the employer name with "Confidential Client" and is managed by Careertakes as a third-party recruiting platform.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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