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Operations Technology; OT Engineer

Job in South Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Listing for: First Soft Solutions LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity, IT Specialist
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity, IT Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Operations Technology (OT) Engineer

Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Operations Technology (OT) Engineer to support and secure industrial control systems across critical operational environments. If you thrive at the intersection of automation, cybersecurity, networking, and industrial systems, this role is for you. You will bridge IT and OT environments, ensuring reliability, performance, and security across manufacturing, utilities, energy, or smart infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities
  • Design, configure, and support PLC, SCADA, HMI, and DCS systems
  • Maintain high-availability industrial infrastructure
  • Support upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management
  • Implement OT security controls aligned with ISA/IEC 62443 & NIST
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments
  • Monitor and respond to OT security incidents
  • Support network segmentation and zero-trust architecture
  • Integrate OT systems with enterprise platforms (SAP, MES, CMMS)
  • Support IIoT, edge computing, and predictive maintenance initiatives
  • Enable operational data collection and analytics
Required
  • 3+ years experience in OT / Industrial Automation
  • Hands-on PLC experience (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, etc.)
  • SCADA experience (Ignition, Wonderware, WinCC, etc.)
  • Industrial networking knowledge (VLANs, Firewalls, TCP/IP)
  • Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles
Preferred
  • GICSP, CISSP, or ISA 62443 certifications
  • Experience in Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Utilities, or Smart Cities
  • Exposure to IIoT, Edge AI, or Digital Twin systems
Why Join Us
  • Work on critical infrastructure & smart industrial systems
  • Be part of digital transformation in industrial environments
  • Competitive compensation
  • High-impact, mission-critical role
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge OT/IT convergence
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