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Constellium

Operation Technology Engineer

Muscle Shoals, AL · On-site

$61K - $82K/yr

The Operation Technology Engineer within Muscle Shoals will be responsible for the daily ... Incorporates and enforces regional and global standards into local operational standards, policies ...

SOFIDEL

Operational Technology Security Assistant

Horsham, PA · On-site

$37K - $46K/yr

This role will partner with IT, Engineering, and Operations teams to maintain secure production environments, support cybersecurity initiatives, and help protect critical manufacturing systems. Key ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for operational technology engineer in the United States is $85,029.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,500.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an operational technology engineer do?

An Operational Technology (OT) Engineer is responsible for managing, maintaining, and securing industrial control systems (ICS) and other OT infrastructure used in manufacturing, energy, and critical industries. They work at the intersection of IT and industrial operations, ensuring the seamless integration of hardware, software, and network systems that control physical processes. Their duties often include system configuration, cybersecurity implementation, troubleshooting, and optimizing automation technologies to improve efficiency and safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operational technology engineer?

To excel as an Operational Technology Engineer, you need a solid understanding of industrial control systems (ICS), network security, and process automation, often backed by a relevant engineering degree. Experience with SCADA systems, PLC programming, and certifications such as ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity are highly valued in this field. Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills are essential for effectively collaborating with operations and IT teams. These skills ensure safe, reliable, and efficient management of critical infrastructure in industrial environments.

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Infographic showing various Operational Technology Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,029 per year, or $40.9 per hour.

Sr. IT Engineer

LCI-Lawinger Consulting

Columbia Heights, MN • On-site

$78K - $124K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Senior IT Engineer
Location: Onsite. Columbia Heights, MN
Full Time / Direct Hire
Compensation: $78k-124k
Position Summary
The Senior IT Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving a hybrid Microsoft infrastructure that supports business and manufacturing operations. This role ensures secure, reliable, and scalable IT services while driving infrastructure improvements, cloud adoption, and cross-site technology initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
  • Administer and support Microsoft infrastructure, cloud services, identity management, collaboration platforms, and core networking.
  • Manage server lifecycle activities, including provisioning, patching, upgrades, and endpoint management.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize servers, storage, virtualization, and network performance.
  • Support LAN/WAN/VPN, virtualization, backup, and disaster recovery environments.
  • Lead or contribute to infrastructure projects, including cloud migrations, technology refreshes, and site integrations.
  • Maintain monitoring, configuration management, and automation solutions to improve operational efficiency.
  • Provide advanced technical support for infrastructure and identity-related issues.
  • Partner with Security and Operations teams to strengthen system security, compliance, and resilience.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
  • Share knowledge and promote best practices across the IT team.
Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • Five or more years supporting enterprise Microsoft infrastructure in a multi-site environment.
  • Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, virtualization, networking, and backup technologies.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across servers, cloud services, networking, and identity platforms.
  • Experience leading infrastructure projects or major technology implementations.
  • Working knowledge of scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell.
  • Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Bicep.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing or Operational Technology (OT) environments.
  • Microsoft cloud or infrastructure certifications.
  • Experience supporting regulated industries such as medical device, aerospace, or life sciences.
Travel
  • Approximately 10-15% travel to company locations as needed.
  • Occasional flexibility to support teams across multiple time zones.

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