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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Operational Technology Data Engineer - **Company:** Perdue Farms, Inc. - **Location:** Salisbury, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $89,000.0 - $133,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Data Validation, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Ethernet, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Metadata, Metadata Standards, Modbus, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Network Segmentation, Power BI, Cloud Services, OPC Unified Architecture, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Enterprise Data Management, Snowflake, Information Technology, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gfv74t ## About the Role + Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Data Engineering, or related field-or equivalent experience. + 4+ years of experience with OT systems, industrial data, or data engineering. + Hands-on experience with data historian platforms (e.g., AVEVA PI, FT Historian, Canary, Ignition). + Proficiency in data pipeline tools such as SQL, Python, REST APIs, or cloud ingestion frameworks. + Familiarity with industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, OPC UA) and SCADA/PLC environments. + Understanding of cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, Snowflake, or Databricks) and time-series data modeling. + Knowledge of OT cybersecurity concepts, segmentation, and iDMZ architectures. + Knowledge of ISA 95, IEC 62443, or OT risk management frameworks. Preferred Education and Experience + Experience building or supporting enterprise OT to cloud data architectures. + Exposure to enterprise data lakes, data governance frameworks, and metadata/catalog platforms. + Experience with OPC UA, MQTT, and modern IIoT platforms for secure, scalable industrial data integration. + Hands-on experience developing Power BI dashboards or working with analytics teams to transform OT data into actionable visualizations. Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements ## Description Build the digital backbone of our operations as an Operational Technology Data Engineer. In this role, you will modernize how industrial data is captured, secured, and transformed into actionable insights by supporting site and enterprise historian platforms and building scalable pipelines that move data from the plant floor to the cloud. You will partner with enterprise architects and cross functional teams to convert complex OT data into trusted, governed datasets that power analytics and drive smarter decisions across the business. This opportunity is ideal for a forward-thinking engineer who is passionate about bridging OT and IT, strengthening data foundations, and enabling the next generation of operational performance., + Administer, maintain, and optimize OT data historian systems (e.g., AVEVA PI, FactoryTalk Historian, Canary, Ignition). + Ensure high quality, continuous capture of time series data from PLCs, SCADA, sensors, and edge systems. + Troubleshoot data flow issues and improve ingestion patterns such as compression, buffering, and contextualization. + Design and implement secure, scalable OT data pipelines following OT IT segmentation standards. + Develop cloud ingestion workflows using historian replication tools, edge gateways, IoT messaging systems, or custom pipelines. + Ensure reliable, governed, one way movement of OT data to cloud environments. + Partner with Enterprise Architecture and BI teams to define OT data models, metadata standards, and governance requirements. + Transform raw OT datasets into curated, production ready assets for analytics, reporting, and machine learning. + Implement repeatable data onboarding frameworks to support multi-site expansion. + Apply enterprise naming conventions, metadata standards, and data validation rules. + Monitor pipeline health, latency, schema changes, and historian system integrity. + Follow cybersecurity standards for OT-ensuring read only access, one-way pathways, and adherence to network segmentation policies. + Work closely with business leadership, operations, engineering, maintenance, controls, IT infrastructure, and enterprise data teams. + Participate in design reviews, architecture discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives. ## Related Videos - [Optimizing Land-Based Fish Feeding with Node-RED](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2032-optimizing-land-based-fish-feeding-with-node-red) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)