Operational Technology Engineer (OT/SCADA)

Location: Frederick, Colorado, United States

Salary: $103,200–$161,250 per year, plus eligibility for bonus, stock, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops technology and supports scientific and manufacturing operations, including GMP-regulated oligonucleotide production.

What you will do

• Act as the interface between Automation Engineering and Information Technology for operational technology priorities.
• Manage and optimize OT server, network, cybersecurity, and data integrity practices for automated manufacturing systems.
• Support SCADA, BAS, PLC, data historian, MES, ESXi edge computing, and process control infrastructure.
• Integrate manufacturing equipment with Active Directory and support archiving, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
• Troubleshoot OT and IT issues, coordinate equipment outages, and direct third-party vendors when required.
• Lead functional testing, change controls, validation activities, and technical reviews for OT changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in automated manufacturing; GMP manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of operational technology systems, including SCADA and PLCs.
• Experience with BAS, data historians, MES, and process control systems in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of FDA GMP, data integrity, cybersecurity, vulnerability assessment, and risk mitigation practices.
• Experience with business analysis and requirements-gathering techniques.

Nice to have

• Previous GMP manufacturing experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time day-shift schedule with no defined end date.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Eligibility for bonus, stock, and benefits.
• Work supports regulated manufacturing, cybersecurity, resilience, and continuous improvement.