Overview
Process Controls & Automation Engineering (Contract) - USA
Job Title : Senior Systems Engineer
The Role :
We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer with a strong background in virtualization, systems administration, Windows Server management, and networking. In this role, you will design, implement, and support enterprise and industrial IT / OT systems, ensuring secure, efficient, and reliable infrastructure operations across both IT and OT environments.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including cybersecurity, automation, and operations to drive modernization initiatives, optimize system performance, and maintain high availability while ensuring compliance and security standards are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and administer Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, and related core services.
- Deploy, manage, and optimize virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar) to support enterprise and industrial workloads.
- Implement and maintain IT / OT convergence projects, ensuring secure and seamless communication between enterprise networks and operational systems.
- Provide administration, patching, and lifecycle management of servers, storage, and virtual infrastructure.
- Manage and monitor network performance (LAN / WAN, VLANs, firewalls, routing, VPN, NAT) for both enterprise and industrial networks.
- Support integration of industrial control systems (SCADA, PLCs, HMIs, DCS) with enterprise applications, historians, and cloud platforms.
- Develop and enforce security standards, hardening practices, and network segmentation strategies in mixed IT / OT environments.
- Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and system optimization across hybrid infrastructures.
- Support remote access solutions, edge computing, and IIoT deployments.
- Assist with compliance to industry standards such as NIST, IEC 62443, NERC CIP, or ISO 27001.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).5+ years of hands-on experience in systems engineering, virtualization, and Windows Server administration.Strong understanding of networking technologies (TCP / IP, VLANs, VPN, firewalls, routing).Experience with VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, or other virtualization platforms.Proficiency with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and patch management.Familiarity with OT / ICS environments and protocols (Modbus, OPC, DNP3, MQTT, Ethernet / IP) is a plus.Experience with cybersecurity tools, monitoring, and vulnerability management.Certifications such as CCNA, PCNSE, VCP, MCSA / MCSE, CISSP, or ISA / IEC 62443 are highly desirable.Note : Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Additional Information
Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionEngineering and Manufacturing
IndustriesChemical Manufacturing and Oil and Gas
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