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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Ignition SCADA Admin - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $156,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Data Analysis, Big Data, C Sharp (Programming Language), Databases, Data Integrity, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Python (Programming Language), Modbus, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Oracle Databases, Standard Sql, OPC Unified Architecture, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Enterprise Data Management, Scripting, Citect SCADA Software, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.insightglobal.com/jobs/find_a_job/texas/houston/ignition-scada-admin/job-562432/ ## About the Role * 2 - 3 years of development experience with Ignition * 2 - 3 years oil and gas industry experience, upstream preferred * Experience on large scale design and development of HMI and SCADA systems built around the Ignition platform * Experience in implementing complex architecture with on-premises Ignition SCADA system and troubleshooting knowledge * Experience working with various device interfaces like OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT etc * Experience designing and building Scada solutions, ideally with Ignition. * Experience Integrating SCADA with Allen-Bradley, Emerson ROC, ABB TotalFlow PLCs. * Proficiency in higher-level programming languages such as C#/.NET, SQL, Python, and JavaScript. Nice to Have Skills & Experience * Ignition Core and Gold Certification * Cygnet Scada software experience * Experience integrating SCADA data into enterprise data pipelines * Experience with large datasets * Familiarity with SQL or Oracle databases ## Description We are seeking a Junior SCADA Administrator to join our dynamic Real-Time Operations team supporting upstream oil & gas activities. This is a hands-on, onsite role based in downtown Houston, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about automation, data, and operational excellence., * Administer and maintain multiple Ignition SCADA systems, ensuring reliability and performance. * Develop and implement advanced scripting solutions to customize and optimize the SCADA platform. * Write and maintain Python scripts to automate tasks and enhance system functionality. * Utilize SQL knowledge to manipulate and query databases for data analysis and reporting (SQL experience is a plus). * Assist in the normalization and standardization of large data overhauls to ensure data integrity. * Collaborate with the engineering team to design and implement user-friendly SCADA screens. * Travel to client sites every week (on average one night per week) to provide on-site support and assistance. * Act as a self-motivated, self-starter capable of working independently and in a team. * Effectively address technical challenges, formulate plans, and execute them within specified timelines. * Execute intermediate custom scripting to meet project requirements. 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