SCADA Systems Engineer

SCADA Specialist – Operational Technology & Real-Time Systems

We are urgently looking for an experienced SCADA Specialist for a leading infrastructure and utilities organisation to support and enhance critical Operational Technology (OT) and real-time systems environments.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled technology team responsible for maintaining high-availability SCADA/DMS platforms that support essential network operations.

About the Role

As the SCADA Specialist, you will play a key role in the administration, maintenance, support and enhancement of complex SCADA/DMS environments across multiple operational networks. You will contribute to both BAU support and project delivery activities, ensuring system reliability, performance, security and data integrity within a 24/7 operational environment.

You will work across a range of real-time systems and applications, supporting ongoing upgrades, configuration changes, fault investigations and operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities

* Support and maintain SCADA/DMS applications and associated OT systems

* Assist with software upgrades, patching, testing and implementation activities

* Perform advanced system and application configuration changes

* Investigate faults and implement sustainable solutions or workarounds

* Support change management, security and compliance processes

* Participate in project work related to SCADA, DMS and associated platforms

* Manage routine administration and maintenance activities across OT environments

* Assist with SCADA/DMS data management and data quality activities

* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and technical teams to resolve system issues

* Participate in an after-hours support roster as required

About You

You are a technically strong SCADA/OT professional with experience supporting critical infrastructure or industrial control environments. You thrive in high-availability operational settings and enjoy solving complex technical problems.

Skills & Experience

* Experience supporting SCADA/DMS or Operational Technology environments

* Strong understanding of real-time systems and high-availability architectures

* Knowledge of SCADA protocols such as DNP3, Conitel and ICCP

* Experience with SCADA systems and OT infrastructure architecture

* Exposure to GE PowerOn Fusion or similar DMS platforms highly regarded

* Strong troubleshooting and fault investigation capabilities

* Experience with software testing, upgrades and change implementation

* Programming/scripting capability including SQL, Shell scripting, Perl or similar

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Ability to work effectively within a structured change-controlled environment

* Excellent stakeholder engagement and customer service skills

* Understanding of electricity distribution, transmission or utilities environments advantageous

What's on Offer

* 6-Months Contract initially, with high chances of extension

* Opportunity to work on mission-critical infrastructure systems

* Exposure to complex and enterprise-scale OT environments

* Collaborative and technically skilled team environment

* Long-term career growth within a stable industry sector

* Competitive remuneration package

If you are an experienced SCADA /OT specialist looking for your next challenge in a critical infrastructure environment, we would welcome your application. Apply now or email your latest resume directly to [email protected]