Sr. SCADA Systems Analyst

Fusion HCR Is Hiring!

Fusion HCR is hiring! Contract to hire – SCADA Systems Analyst, this is a remote opportunity, working with our client in the utility space. Candidates must live in Nevada or Texas only.

Fusion HCR is seeking a Senior Analyst / Systems (SCADA) to join a leading utility organization supporting critical operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) environments. This individual will serve as a lead technical contributor responsible for the design, implementation, support, and continuous improvement of mission-critical SCADA and Historian platforms that support natural gas distribution operations.

• SCADA & Operational Technology Support
• Design, implement, configure, maintain, and support SCADA and Historian platforms.
• Support SCADA application servers, real-time and historian databases, communications interfaces, and field device integrations.
• Ensure system availability, performance, security, and reliability for mission-critical operational environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, database, operating system, and OT communications issues.
• Participate in on-call support and operational incident response activities.
• Technical Leadership
• Lead the analysis, design, testing, implementation, and lifecycle management of SCADA and OT applications.
• Evaluate technology solutions and provide recommendations based on business requirements, risk assessments, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Lead upgrades, patching activities, maintenance initiatives, and change management efforts.
• Coordinate implementation schedules and testing plans for new and existing systems.
• Business & Project Collaboration
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions and system enhancements.
• Perform process mapping and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop work plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Support end-user training and knowledge transfer activities.
• Governance, Security & Continuous Improvement
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, operational policies, and disaster recovery requirements.
• Participate in emergency management planning, recovery testing, and business continuity efforts.
• Develop and maintain technical standards, procedures, and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability, efficiency, and security.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting SCADA, ICS, OT, or industrial automation environments.
• Experience with in utilities, natural gas, energy, or other critical infrastructure industries.
• Strong troubleshooting experience across SCADA applications, databases, operating systems, and OT communications.
• Experience supporting highly available 24x7 production environments.
• Systems testing and implementation experience.
• Project management experience.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Experience supporting regulated utility operations.
• Knowledge of IT/OT networking and infrastructure.
• Experience with SCADA historians, real-time databases, and industrial communications protocols.
• Relevant industry certifications related to SCADA, OT, cybersecurity, networking, or systems administration.

• Technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Strong sense of ownership and urgency.
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, cybersecurity, and customer service.