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Responsibilities

The Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level engineer to support OT/SCADA networking and industrial cybersecurity for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will work with the Instrumentation & Controls team to design, implement, and secure industrial communication systems.

• Assist in the design of OT networks and SCADA system architectures in a collaborative engineering environment
• Support industrial communications design: fiber optic, Ethernet, cellular, and wireless networks
• Help produce instrumentation and control deliverables: P&IDs, electrical/schematic/loop diagrams
• Contribute to SCADA and control system cybersecurity design, including:
  • Network segmentation and secure zones/conduits
  • Remote access solutions (VPNs, jump hosts, RDP gateways, cloud options)
  • User access control and authentication strategies
• Participate in cybersecurity assessments using industry frameworks (NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-82, UFGS 25 05 11, AWWA guidance, CISA tools)
• Assist with SCADA infrastructure design: server architecture, virtualization, and network integration
• Prepare technical documentation: network diagrams, cybersecurity plans, policies, and control system specs
• Coordinate with engineers, IT staff, contractors, and system integrators during design and construction
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for networks and SCADA systems
• Provide field support for testing, commissioning, and site investigations
• Help develop internal cybersecurity training and present best-practice recommendations to clients

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Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• 0–4 years of relevant experience (entry-level applicants encouraged)
• Strong interest in networking, cybersecurity, and industrial/OT/SCADA systems
• Solid 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 explain technical topics to non‑technical audiences
• Comfortable working in cross-disciplinary teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams)
• Willingness to learn industrial control systems, SCADA platforms, and communication networks
• Ability to travel occasionally (approximately 10%) for site visits and testing
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa support

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Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to industrial networking hardware (e.g., Cisco industrial switches/routers)
• Familiarity with SCADA platforms (VTScada, AVEVA System Platform, Ignition)
• Knowledge of industrial protocols: Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, DNP3
• Understanding of OT cybersecurity concepts: segmentation, asset inventory
• Experience with virtualization (VMware or similar)
• Certifications or willingness to pursue them (CompTIA Security+, CCNA, GICSP)
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar tools for system/network diagrams
• Familiarity with NIST 800-82, NIST 800-53, UFGS 25 05 11
• Conceptual knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and cloud fundamentals

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Work Environment & Growth

• Work on critical public water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Collaborate with experienced SCADA, controls, and instrumentation professionals
• Gain hands-on OT networking and industrial cybersecurity experience
• Strong pathway to grow into a technical leader in SCADA network architecture and cybersecurity

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Required Submissions

• Resume
• Copy of current or most recent school transcript (if the application channel does not accept attachments, follow the provided application instructions)

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (good-faith estimate): $70,000 – $125,000 per year
• Full-time position (contractor classification indicated by the client)
• Benefits (typical for full-time employees):
  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Healthcare benefits and leave accrual
  • Group life and disability insurance options
  • Flexible spending accounts (medical/dependent care)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Parental and maternity leave benefits

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Notes

• This role is posted on behalf of a Confidential Client in the Engineering industry and is an on-site/field-support position in Pleasant Hill, PA.
• The Confidential Client will not sponsor employment-based visas for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• The Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable anti-discrimination laws.

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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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