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Remote Plc Scada Automation Engineer Jobs in Irmo, SC

SHI GmbH

Managed Services Engineer - Azure

Columbia, SC · Remote

$45.50 - $60.75/hr

US - Remote Full time JR2891 About Us Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations ... Perform automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, and/or Azure CLI * Track time and ...

SHI GmbH

Managed Services Engineer - Azure

Columbia, SC · Remote

$45.50 - $60.75/hr

US - Remote Full time JR2891 About Us Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations ... Perform automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, and/or Azure CLI * Track time and ...

Innosoft Corporation

Security Architect

Columbia, SC · Remote

$60.25 - $77.75/hr

This is a remote position. Security Architect Project Identifier SC Client South Carolina Agency ... with Security Automation Architects, Security Architects, Engineers, Analysts, and Incident ...

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How much do remote plc scada automation engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote plc scada automation engineer in Irmo, SC is $87,474.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,600.00 and $100,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote PLC SCADA automation engineer?

Remote PLC SCADA Automation Engineers are professionals who design, program, and manage automation systems that use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software. They work remotely to develop, monitor, and troubleshoot control systems for industries such as manufacturing, energy, water treatment, and more. Their role involves configuring software, ensuring reliable data communication, and optimizing automated processes to improve efficiency and safety. Often, they collaborate with onsite teams and use secure remote access tools to perform their duties.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote PLC SCADA automation engineer?

To thrive as a Remote PLC SCADA Automation Engineer, you need a strong background in industrial automation, electrical engineering, and control systems, often supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with PLC programming software (such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley), SCADA systems (like Wonderware or Ignition), and relevant certifications (such as TIA Portal or Rockwell Automation) is expected. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective remote communication set top performers apart in this role. These competencies ensure reliable automation solutions, minimize downtime, and support seamless collaboration with on-site teams and clients.

What are some common challenges faced by remote PLC SCADA automation engineers, and how can they be addressed?

Remote PLC SCADA Automation Engineers often face challenges such as troubleshooting system issues without physical access to equipment, ensuring secure remote connectivity, and maintaining clear communication with on-site teams. To address these challenges, it's important to utilize robust remote monitoring tools, follow strict cybersecurity protocols, and establish reliable communication channels with facility staff. Regular virtual meetings and thorough documentation also help in aligning goals and ensuring smooth project execution.

What is the difference between Remote Plc Scada Automation Engineer vs Remote Control Systems Technician?

AspectRemote Plc Scada Automation EngineerRemote Control Systems Technician
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering or related field, certifications in PLC/SCADA systemsTechnical diploma or associate degree, certifications in control systems
Work EnvironmentDesign, programming, and troubleshooting automation systems remotely or on-siteMaintains and repairs control systems, often on-site but may include remote support
Industry UsageManufacturing, energy, water treatment, and industrial automationIndustrial facilities, manufacturing plants, and utilities

The Remote Plc Scada Automation Engineer focuses on designing and programming automation systems using PLC and SCADA technologies, often working remotely or on-site. In contrast, the Remote Control Systems Technician primarily maintains and repairs existing control systems, with a stronger emphasis on hands-on troubleshooting. Both roles are vital in industrial automation but differ in their core responsibilities and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Remote Plc Scada Automation Engineer job openings in Irmo, SC as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 61% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,474 per year, or $42.1 per hour.

Senior Cyber Security Automation Engineer (Python) - Fully REMOTE

Columbia, SC • On-site, Remote

RICEFW Technologies, Inc.
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$105K - $145K/yr

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Job description

Interview Process: 1 round, virtual or onsite for local resources
Duration of the Contract: 12 months
Possibility for Extension: Yes
Work Location: Fully Remote.
Candidate Location: No South Carolina residency required. Open to nationwide candidates; must be able to work eastern time zone hours. All travel-related costs for onsite work will be the responsibility of the resource, regardless of the frequency of onsite work.
After-hours maintenance, incident escalation support, and operational handoffs may be required as needed.
Daily Duties / Responsibilities:
THIS POSITION IS 100% REMOTE AND WILL PARTICIPATE IN AN ON-CALL ROTATION SUPPORTING A 24X7 SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER SERVING MULTIPLE STATE AGENCIES. OTHER AFTER-HOURS WORK MAY BE REQUIRED AS NEEDED.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
PRIMARILY ASSIST IN THE PLANNING, DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, DEPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT OF ENTERPRISE SECURITY AUTOMATIONS AND CUSTOM SECURITY TOOLS, INCLUDING:
PYTHON-BASED AUTOMATIONS, INTERNAL WEB APPLICATIONS, APIS, SDKS, SCRIPTS, DASHBOARDS, COMMAND-LINE UTILITIES AND SYSTEM INTEGRATIONS
AUTOMATED WORKFLOWS FOR ALERT ENRICHMENT, TRIAGE, INCIDENT RESPONSE, CASE MANAGEMENT, NOTIFICATIONS, CONTAINMENT, ESCALATION AND REPORTING
CUSTOM TOOLS TO ASSIST WITH CVE VETTING, VULNERABILITY ENRICHMENT, PRIORITIZATION, TRACKING AND SECURITY DECISION SUPPORT
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-- SECONDARILY ASSIST IN THE PLANNING, DESIGN, DEPLOYMENT AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT OF A BROAD RANGE OF SECURITY PLATFORMS, INCLUDING: DSPM, ASM, IAM, VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT, EMAIL SECURITY, ENDPOINT SECURITY, SIEM, XDR, SOAR, LOGGING, MONITORING, NETWORK SECURITY, CLOUD SECURITY AND THREAT INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES INTEGRATIONS WITH TICKETING, CASE MANAGEMENT, NOTIFICATION, IDENTITY, DATA SOURCES, APIS, SDKS AND OTHER ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS AS NEEDED SUPPORT FOR TECHNOLOGIES SUCH AS PALO ALTO NETWORKS, PROOFPOINT, TENABLE, CRIBL, WHATSUP GOLD AND OTHER CURRENT OR FUTURE SECURITY PRODUCTS
-- DEVELOP, TEST, DEPLOY AND MAINTAIN AUTOMATED SECURITY WORKFLOWS, APPLICATIONS AND SCRIPTS USING PYTHON, POWERSHELL, BASH, REST APIS, JSON, YAML, VENDOR SDKS AND OTHER APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGIES.
-- ASSIST WITH IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING USER PROVISIONING, DEPROVISIONING, ACCESS REVIEWS, ROLE-BASED ACCESS CONTROL, SERVICE ACCOUNTS, API CREDENTIALS, AUTHENTICATION, AUTHORIZATION AND IDENTITY-BASED SYSTEM INTEGRATIONS.
-- DEPLOY, CONFIGURE, PATCH, MONITOR, OPTIMIZE AND TROUBLESHOOT LINUX SYSTEMS SUPPORTING SECURITY SENSORS, COLLECTORS, CONNECTORS, APPLICATIONS, CONTAINERS AND DATA-PROCESSING SERVICES, INCLUDING DOCKER-BASED ENVIRONMENTS.
-- SUPPORT SECURITY ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, SOC ANALYSTS, INCIDENT RESPONDERS AND AGENCY CUSTOMERS THROUGH PLATFORM TROUBLESHOOTING, AUTOMATION DEVELOPMENT, SYSTEM INTEGRATION, TECHNICAL ESCALATION, KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AND OPERATIONAL HANDOFFS.
-- MONITOR AND REPORT ON AUTOMATION HEALTH, APPLICATION AVAILABILITY, SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, SENSOR STATUS, INTEGRATION FAILURES, API ERRORS, VULNERABILITY STATUS, PLATFORM ISSUES AND OTHER SECURITY ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONAL METRICS.
-- ENSURE HIGH AVAILABILITY, RESILIENCE, BACKUP, RECOVERY, PATCHING, LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT, SECURE CONFIGURATION AND CONTROLLED CHANGE PROCESSES FOR SECURITY TOOLS, LINUX SYSTEMS, APPLICATIONS, AUTOMATIONS AND SUPPORTING SERVICES.
-- COLLABORATE WITH SECURITY ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, ANALYSTS, INCIDENT RESPONDERS AND AGENCY STAKEHOLDERS TO ALIGN SOLUTIONS WITH BUSINESS GOALS, INDUSTRY-STANDARD FRAMEWORKS, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL RISK TOLERANCE.
Required Skills
(Ranked by Importance):
-- BROAD HANDS-ON SECURITY ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE SUPPORTING MULTIPLE CYBERSECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, SYSTEMS, INTEGRATIONS AND OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS.
-- Experience developing security automations, scripts, integrations, utilities and custom tools using Python.
-- Strong experience troubleshooting complex technical issues across applications, security platforms, operating systems, networks, identity services and integrations.
-- LINUX SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT, CONFIGURATION, PATCHING, SCRIPTING, SERVICE MANAGEMENT, MONITORING, TROUBLESHOOTING AND LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT
-- Experience developing automation and response workflows using Python, PowerShell, Bash, REST APIs, JSON, YAML and vendor SDKs.
-- Experience supporting IAM, DSPM, ASM, vulnerability management, email security, endpoint security, SIEM, SOAR, logging, monitoring, cloud security and other enterprise security technologies.
-- Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture, incident response, networking, access control, secure software development, systems administration and industry-standard cybersecurity frameworks.
Preferred Skills
(Ranked by Importance):
-- HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE SERVING AS A SECURITY ENGINEERING GENERALIST IN A LARGE, MULTI-TENANT, SHARED-SERVICES OR MANAGED-SERVICE ENVIRONMENT.
-- Hands-on Linux, Docker, security sensor, monitoring, scripting and platform administration experience.
-- Experience supporting SOC analysts, security engineers, incident responders, agency customers and rapidly changing operational priorities.
-- Familiarity with Palo Alto Networks, Proofpoint, Tenable, Cribl, WUG or other enterprise security technologies and experience developing playbooks, runbooks, procedures and technical documentation
Required Education:
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING OR INFORMATION SECURITY RELATED FIELD
-- EIGHT YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE (EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED IN LIEU OF EDUCATION)
-- FIVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN SUPPORTING LARGE IT ENVIRONMENTS, SECURITY SYSTEMS, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND/OR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENTS
Preferred Certifications:
CISSP, Security+, GIAC OR OTHER RELEVANT CYBERSECURITY CERTIFICATION
LINUX, PYTHON, CLOUD, IAM OR OTHER RELEVANT SECURITY ENGINEERING OR PLATFORM CERTIFICATION

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