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SCADA Systems Manager


Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 30 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Purpose:

The is responsible for the administration maintenance security enhancement and continuous operation of industrial control system infrastructure supporting facility operations. This role provides technical leadership for SCADA systems PLCs HMI platforms telemetry communications networks servers databases cybersecurity and associated enterprise applications.

The position ensures reliable operation of operational technology systems while supporting regulatory compliance operational efficiency business process automation and cybersecurity resilience. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in industrial automation and IT/OT infrastructure with leadership project management and systems analysis capabilities.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

Systems Administration & Maintenance

  • Manage maintain troubleshoot repair and optimize SCADA systems and associated OT infrastructure.
  • Support installation troubleshooting configuration modification and lifecycle maintenance of:
    • PLCs
    • Allen-Bradley ControlLogix controllers
    • HMI systems
    • Remote Control Units (RCUs)
    • Telemetry Systems
    • Communications Hardware/Software
    • Industrial Networking Components
  • Perform firmware and software upgrades patch management and system performance tuning.
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware software network and communications failures impacting operations.
  • Maintain backup redundancy disaster recovery and contingency systems to support continuous operations.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

  • Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls for OT environments in accordance with NIST cybersecurity framework principles.
  • Monitor for respond to document and assist in remediation of IT/OT security incidents.
  • Administer role based access controls user provisioning permissions and authentication controls.
  • Support system hardening vulnerability management patching and security documentation.
  • Ensure OT infrastructure aligns with organizational cybersecurity policies and regulatory requirements.

Server Network and Infrastructure Management

  • Administer Windows Server and Windows workstation environments supporting industrial systems.
  • Manage Active Directory users groups access permissions and domain-related services.
  • Configure and maintain:
    • Virtual Servers
    • Network-Connected PCs
    • Industrial Switches
    • Communications Infrastructure
    • Client/server Applications
    • Database Environments
  • Monitor server health storage utilization system resources and network performance.
  • Oversee installation and deployment of new servers operating systems and application software.

Systems Analysis & Application Support

  • Review and analyze operational business workflows and software systems to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Gather business and technical requirements from operational stakeholders.
  • Design prototype test and implement software enhancements and systems integrations.
  • Develop technical solutions supporting:
    • Regulatory Reporting
    • Inventory Management
    • Waste Tracking
    • Scheduling Systems
    • Field Operational Systems
    • Compliance Applications
    • Customer Tracking Platforms
  • Evaluate technology solutions for operational efficiency and long-term business needs.

Project Management & Leadership

  • Lead implementation projects involving OT/IT infrastructure upgrades SCADA improvements and application deployments.
  • Coordinate testing commissioning rollout and post-deployment support for new systems.
  • Develop project plans timelines risk mitigation strategies and implementation documentation.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to technical staff vendors and contractors.
  • Conduct technical presentations training sessions and knowledge transfer activities.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

  • Maintain accurate operational documentation network diagrams system configurations SOPs and recovery procedures.
  • Develop technical specifications logic flow diagrams and system architecture documentation.
  • Research emerging technologies and recommend improvements for system modernization and resiliency.
  • Support audit readiness and regulatory inspections related to system controls and cybersecurity.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Support enterprise applications as assigned.
  • Provide after-hours support for critical operational incidents.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background:

  • High School Diploma or GED and relevant experience.
  • Preferred: Bachelors Degree in relevant education and experience.
  • Minimum five years of experience supporting and managing SCADA industrial automation or OT systems in a critical infrastructure or industrial environment.
  • Experience supporting mission critical operational systems.
  • Experience leading technical teams or projects.
  • Experience with formal project management methodologies preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Demonstrated experience with:

  • Industrial Automation / OT
    • SCADA platforms
    • PLC programming and troubleshooting .
    • Allen-Bradley / Rockwell ControlLogix
    • HMI Systems
    • Telemetry Systems
    • RCU Systems
    • Industrial Communications Systems
    • OT Network Architecture
  • IT Infrastructure
    • Windows Server administration
    • Windows Desktop Administration
    • Active Directory
    • Virtualization Platforms
    • Client/Server Environments
    • Network Administration
    • Relational Databases
    • Backup and Disaster Recovery Systems
  • Cybersecurity
    • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
    • OT/ICS Cybersecurity Practices
    • Access Control Administration
    • Incident Response
    • Patch Management
    • System Hardening
    • Security Documentation
  • Systems Analysis / Software Support
    • Business Systems Analysis
    • Application Lifecycle Support
    • Systems Integration
    • Requirements Gathering
    • Software Testing and Implementation
    • Technical Documentation
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to translate operational requirements into technical solutions.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Team leadership and mentoring capability.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong understanding of mission-critical infrastructure reliability.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in water/wastewater hazardous waste utilities manufacturing or other industrial operations.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Experience with Ignition SCADA software.
  • Experience with Exchange administration or enterprise messaging platforms.
  • Familiarity with legacy enterprise applications.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

Preferred but not required:

  • Industry cybersecurity certifications (e.g. CISSP GICSP Security).
  • Project management certification (PMP or equivalent).

Additional Information :

Pay Range: $165000 to $185000 Per Year.

Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement.

Sick leave   56 hours; Observed Holidays 11 days; Vacation 15 days

Eligible for up to 3% Annual Performance Bonus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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