US|Application Engineer III

Location:

Pasadena, TX

Schedule:

9/80 Type: W2 Contract (C2C is not available) Duration: 6 months Benefits:
Dental, Health, Vision & 401(k)
* This position does not offer relocation assistance

We are seeking an experienced Application Support Engineer to deploy, maintain, and manage the lifecycle of PCN/OT application systems. This role is responsible for ensuring cybersecurity compliance, risk management, asset monitoring, software license administration, and operating system/software patch management across operational technology and business network environments. The ideal candidate will have strong technical troubleshooting skills, experience supporting Windows-based infrastructure, and a passion for maintaining secure and reliable application environments.

• Deploy, maintain, and support PCN/OT application systems.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and risk management requirements.
• Manage software licensing, asset inventories, and system monitoring.
• Perform operating system and application patch management.
• Support server-based applications in both on-premises and Azure environments.
• Participate in application deployment, upgrade, and lifecycle management projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system and application issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for supported systems and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to implement technology solutions.

• Experience supporting and troubleshooting server-based applications in both on-premises and Azure environments.
• Experience deploying, troubleshooting, and supporting Microsoft Windows Server platforms.
• Experience supporting application platform deployments, upgrades, testing, and implementation projects.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a demonstrated ability to identify, communicate, and resolve issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation.

• Understanding of Operational Technology (OT) environments and security concepts, including Purdue Model, Air‑Gapped Networks, and Zero Trust Architecture.
• Experience with Azure Infrastructure‑as‑a‑Service (IaaS) and Software‑as‑a‑Service (SaaS) solutions.
• Experience developing and maintaining Power Shell automation scripts.
• Hands‑on experience with virtualization technologies, including VMware ESXi, VMware vCenter, and VxRail (preferred).
• Associate's Degree (2‑year) or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Microsoft certifications related to Windows Server and Azure.
• Experience deploying and supporting Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, or other distributions).
• Experience administering infrastructure environments while maintaining cybersecurity compliance, risk management, and information governance.
• Familiarity with enterprise tools such as Tenable, Nessus, Tanium, and equivalent cybersecurity and compliance platforms.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies, SAFe Framework, and experience using Azure Dev Ops (ADO).

• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and platforms.
• Strong experience supporting Microsoft Windows environments.
• Experience supporting operational technology (OT) applications.
• Excellent troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis capabilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to security, compliance, and operational excellence.

The following items are required before employment can begin:

• Background Check
• Drug Screen
• Education Verification GO272
• GO272A Acknowledgement
• Temporary Assignment Harassment Guide Acknowledgement
• Smart Badge Photo
• TWIC Card (required for facility access)