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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # About Vantage Data Centers - **Company:** Vantage Data Centers - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, AutoCAD, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Control Panels, Data Centers, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Hyper-V, Linux Servers, Modbus, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Routing, OLE for Process Control, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Juniper, Eplan, Control Logix PLC, Fortinet, Cloud Integration, Compact Logix PLC, Software Library, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dadb10432b5478d9 ## About the Role If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, influencing engineering standards and working across multiple disciplines, we'd love to hear from you., We're looking for an experienced automation engineer who enjoys working beyond traditional project delivery and wants to influence engineering standards across a growing international business. Ideally, you'll bring experience in several of the following areas: Automation & Control Systems * SCADA platforms (Ignition experience would be highly advantageous) * PLC platforms such as Rockwell ControlLogix or CompactLogix * Industrial automation design and control systems * EPMS or power monitoring systems OT Networking & Cybersecurity You'll have a solid understanding of industrial networking technologies including: * Cisco or Stratix, Fortinet or Juniper networking * VLANs, routing and network redundancy * Industrial firewalls * OT Cybersecurity principles including IEC62443 * Industrial communication protocols including Modbus TCP/IP, MQTT and OPC * Network architecture including Purdue Model, CPwE and DMZ design Engineering Design Experience producing or reviewing technical documentation such as: * Control system architectures * Network diagrams * IO Lists * Cable schedules * Instrumentation documentation * Control panel and IO system design About you You're an experienced automation engineer with around six or more years' experience working within industrial automation, critical infrastructure, data centres, systems integration or an engineering consultancy. You enjoy solving complex technical challenges and are just as comfortable reviewing designs and developing engineering standards as you are supporting project delivery. You take pride in producing high-quality technical documentation, have a naturally organised approach to your work, and enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, scalable automation solutions. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and a proactive mindset are essential, as you'll be working closely with stakeholders across EMEA while helping drive continuous improvement, innovation and engineering best practice. If your experience doesn't perfectly match every requirement but you believe you can make a valuable contribution, we'd still love to hear from you. Nice to have Whilst not essential, we'd also be interested in candidates with experience of: * Networking - Cisco or Fortinet certifications (CCNP, NSE or similar) * OT System Architecture design - VMware or Hyper-V virtualisation, Windows or Linux server infrastructure * Cloud integration within OT environments * E-Plan / AutoCad Electrical Control Panel Design ## Description As a Senior Automation Design Engineer, you'll provide technical expertise across multiple projects and engineering initiatives, including: * Supporting automation design from early concept through to detailed delivery * Developing and maintaining secure, scalable automation architectures * Reviewing consultant designs and providing technical guidance * Designing and improving OT networking solutions * Supporting automation standards and ensuring designs remain aligned with emerging technologies and cybersecurity requirements * Troubleshooting complex automation issues on live sites * Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams across EMEA * Driving continuous improvement, innovation and engineering best practice * Producing high-quality technical documentation and design deliverables * Development and testing of PLC and SCADA Code Libraries. 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