Systems Engineer/Developer-Contract To Hire

Systems Engineer/Developer – Contract-to-hire

We are assisting this well-established central North Dallas company to hire an experienced systems engineer/developer to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. Position requirements include 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

Primary Duties

1. Guides and oversees the programming, configuration, and optimization of Operational Technology instrumentation & control devices. Establishes system requirements and recommends enhancements to ensure optimum operating efficiency after analyzing performance data and identifying trends. Investigates root causes and develops remediation strategies in response to system, process, and equipment failures.

2. Designs and enhances the SCADA Human Machine Interface (HMI) control logic and display screens to make the system more operator-friendly and effective. Manages HMI patches and upgrades. Ensures the integrity and accessibility of real-time and historical databases and graphical user interfaces.

3. Performs all aspects of system and network administration associated with the Operational Technology infrastructure. Configure, test, and commission networks including but not limited to routers, firewalls, network switches, end devices, and cable/wireless communication systems.

4. Deploys, integrates, and configures security solutions and enhancements to existing Operational Technology systems in accordance with cyber security standards and recognized best practices. Participates in the design and execution of risk mitigation efforts resulting from vulnerability assessments and audits.

5. Provides subject matter expertise related to programming and troubleshooting PLCs and RTUs to ensure proper operation and interaction with the Operational Technology systems. This includes researching and selecting instrumentation, developing and updating schematics and diagrams, and establishing control strategies.

6. Schedules and oversees preventive maintenance of Operational Technology systems and equipment. Ensures functionality of backup and recovery systems to minimize downtime in the event of a primary system failure.

7. Performs system integration studies and designs optimal communication system interfaces and protocols between primary and peripheral devices and systems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering or a closely related field and four+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in computer programming and operating systems analysis; or equivalent.

2. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in systems engineering and/or networking, preferably with some ability to write SQL statements and/or C#, .net application development. Must be open to multi-tasking on both the systems/network operations as well as somewhat on the app dev side. SCADA a plus.

3. Not available for visa transfer, C2C or 1099.

4.Must be local to the DFW area and available for 3 days per week onsite.

5. Excellent communication skills needed