As a highly experienced Specialist Operational Technology (OT) Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and evolution of enterprise-scale OT systems. This role is pivotal in driving digital transformation across industrial environments, integrating cutting-edge SCADA, IIoT, and cybersecurity technologies to ensure resilient, secure, and future-ready operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Architect and manage enterprise-scale OT systems with high-availability SCADA and resilient communications.
* Lead integration of SCADA, historians, IIoT, edge computing, and analytics platforms.
* Design OT-to-IT data pipelines and hybrid/cloud architectures aligned with business goals.
* Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies using best practices.
* Drive OT cybersecurity initiatives aligned with IEC 62443, NIST, and SOCI standards.
* Design secure OT networks using Zero Trust, VLAN segmentation, and protocol-aware zoning.
* Lead incident response, forensic analysis, and system hardening efforts.
* Provide expert support across SCADA, networks, historians, and OT infrastructure.
* Mentor engineering teams and set technical direction.
* Advise leadership on OT strategy, risk, ROI, and emerging technologies.
About You
* You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
* You have 7+ years of experience in OT/SCADA engineering, with a strong background in industrial automation and control systems.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale OT architectures.
* Deep knowledge of SCADA systems, IIoT, edge computing, and industrial data platforms.
* Strong understanding of OT cybersecurity frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST, SOCI).
* Hands-on experience with OT backup and recovery tools (e.g., Octoplant, Veeam).
* Expertise in OT networking, including VLANs, firewalls, and Zero Trust architectures.
Benefits
* A competitive salary package.
* Flexibility at work, including options such as 9-day fortnights and flexible days.
* 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family.
* Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases.
* Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more.
Other Requirements
* Security clearance or SOCI compliance may be required based on role scope.
* The requirement to undertake 'on call duties' arises from the critical nature of the role.