Control System Specialist

Leidos is seeking a Control Systems Specialistto support the availability reliability and operational integrity of Industrial Control Systems (ICS)that underpin critical infrastructure and mission-critical facilities environments. This role is vital to ensuring continuous system uptime and operational excellence across multiple technical domains.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert with strong ICS experience adept in troubleshooting complex systems and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. The individual should be familiar with control system database configuration and management and be comfortable with core facilities control system principles.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the deployment operation and monitoringof ICS to support critical infrastructure and minimize downtime.
• Perform advanced diagnostics root cause analysis and rapid troubleshootingto resolve system malfunctions.
• Collaborate with mechanical electrical and HVACteams to ensure seamless integration and performance of control systems.
• Interpret engineering drawings technical specifications and project documentation to validate system design and ensure robust implementation.
• Develop and deliver technical training programsto field staff focusing on reliability incident response and best practices.
• Build strong relationships with vendors contractors and service providersto coordinate technical support manage warranties and lead system upgrades.
• Support implementation of procedural and policy changes across sites to improve operational consistency and compliance.
• Contribute to projects spanning systems integration system administration andfield operationswith moderate to high impact.
• Stay upto date with industry standards regulatory requirements and emerging technologiesin ICS and critical infrastructure protection.

Basic Qualifications

• TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required
• Bachelors or Masters degree and 5-8 yearsof relevant experience.
• Proven experience supporting Industrial Control Systems (ICS)in high-availability or mission-critical environments.
• Strong background in mechanical electrical or HVAC systems with hands-on expertise integrating these with ICS platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver technical trainingfocused on system uptime and incident management.
• Excellent communication and technical documentationskills.
• Strong vendor management capabilities including coordinating technical support and managing system enhancements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in system administration systems integration or network installation in critical infrastructure settings.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows environments and relevant industrial automation software.
• Working knowledge of configuration management document control and system lifecycle support.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Network Security CCNA or similar.
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks or other service management practices.
• Experience with policy implementation procedure development and cross-team collaboration in large-scale operations.
• Experience with Tridium Niagara Framework (N4)
• Experience with BACnet and Modbus protocols
• Experience with Ignition
• Experience with DG Logik

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The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.