Senior Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, SCADA

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. Own SCADA governance and drive the scaling strategy for deploying SCADA across modular, colocation, and hyperscale data center projects .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $190,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SCADA governance and deployment strategies, with a strong focus on version control systems and operational data management. Proficient in articulating complex technical concepts and ensuring compliance with industry standards in critical industrial control systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Ignition SCADA MasteryVersion Control Systems ExpertiseModbus TCP/IP / RTU KnowledgeOT/ICS Security FundamentalsContainerization and Orchestration Familiarity

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Hard Skills

SCADA GovernanceOperational Data ManagementTelemetry Standards DefinitionTag Naming TaxonomyVersion Control System UsageServer Hardware UnderstandingIndustrial NetworkingIEC 61850 KnowledgePurdue Model FamiliarityVendor Standards Documentation

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationKnowledge SharingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

ContainerizationOrchestrationLinuxHyperscale PortfoliosSecure Remote Access Practices

Certifications & Qualifications

Industrial Cybersecurity CertificationsSCADA Certifications

Industry Keywords

Mission-Critical SystemsIndustrial Control SystemsData Center ProjectsField Workforce SupportFirst of Kind Deployments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinuxTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own SCADA governance and drive the scaling strategy for deploying SCADA across modular, colocation, and hyperscale data center projects
Define standards and levers for consistent data structures, operational data, and telemetry
Own tag naming taxonomy and govern interfacing with the control layer across assigned SCADA deployments
Guide version control system usage across active projects and protect configuration integrity
Draft and maintain governance documentation covering tagging, version control, and vendor standards
Partner with engineering peers to develop project-flexible approaches that maintain deployment standardization
Validate that governance frameworks and technical approaches are implementable by vendor field workforces
Serve as SME for escalated or ambiguous documentation and governance questions
Raise the technical bar by sharing knowledge and perspective with peers
Provide direct vendor support during escalation events and First of Kind deployments

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in mission-critical or related critical industrial control systems environments
Deep mastery of the Ignition SCADA platform and version control systems as applied to industrial control projects
Strong familiarity with hosting methodologies including containerization and orchestration alongside bare-metal deployment
Fundamental understanding of server hardware and topologies
Extensive knowledge of Modbus TCP/IP / RTU, BACnet IP / MS/TP, EtherNet/IP, and working knowledge of IEC 61850 and related IO protocols
Working familiarity with OT/ICS security fundamentals, including the Purdue model and secure remote access practices
Ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to internal and external stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
Relevant experience with hyperscale portfolios, OT security controls, Linux, containerization, industrial networking, and relevant industrial cybersecurity or SCADA certifications are bonus qualifications
Estimated 25% travel availability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and equity packages
Restricted Stock Units
Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
Employer contributions to HSA account
Paid parental leave
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Professional development & tuition reimbursement
Mental health & wellness support
Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
Cell phone stipend
401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
Volunteer time off
Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
Daily meals allowance
Additional perks & programs specific to location
Bonus