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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Operational Technology Data Engineer - **Company:** The Joule - **Location:** Salisbury, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $125,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Information Engineering, Ethernet, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Metadata Standards, Modbus, Network Segmentation, Cloud Services, OPC Unified Architecture, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Snowflake, Information Technology, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_9d5d8a8c1 ## 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. ## Description Job Title: Operational Technology Data Engineer Location: Salisbury, MD Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 Work Model: Onsite - onsite Responsibilities * Build the digital backbone of operations by modernizing industrial data capture, security, and transformation into actionable insights. * Support site and enterprise historian platforms, ensuring high-quality, continuous time-series data collection from PLCs, SCADA, sensors, and edge systems. * Troubleshoot data flow issues, improve ingestion patterns such as compression, buffering, and contextualization. * Design and implement secure, scalable OT data pipelines following segmentation standards; 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