Operational Technology System Engineer

Job Title: Operational Technology System Engineer Location: Salisbury, MD Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 Work Model: Onsite - onsite

Responsibilities

• Drive the reliability, security, and performance of the manufacturing technology systems, including networks, servers, virtualization, SCADA/HMI, and historian platforms.
• Support and troubleshoot OT servers, virtual machines, applications, industrial switches, firewalls, and device communications.
• Assist with system upgrades, patching, backups, and recovery testing to ensure operational stability.
• Support network segmentation and OT security best practices in compliance with cybersecurity policies.
• Collaborate with plant leadership, engineering, IT, cybersecurity, and vendor teams to deliver effective technology solutions.
• Participate in capital projects, system upgrades, and site expansions supporting plant operations.
• Maintain asset inventories and documentation, support audits, and assist vulnerability remediation activities.
• Support manufacturing and processing environment requirements, troubleshooting industrial protocols, and ensuring safety and compliance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience with OT systems, industrial IT, or controls-related environments.
• Experience with Windows Server, virtualization, and industrial networks.
• Familiarity with programmable logic controllers, SCADA systems, and industrial protocols.
• Strong communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts for plant stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage projects independently.
• Experience with Rockwell platforms (PlantPAx, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View/SE, Linx) and data historians (AVEVA PI, FactoryTalk Historian, Canary) preferred.
• Knowledge of ISA-95, Purdue Model, IEC 62443, and multi-site support is a plus.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.