Operational Technology Systems Specialist; SCADA Specialist

Overview

Join Our Technology Transformation Journey. The City of Scottsdale Water Resources is seeking an Operational Technology Systems Specialist to join our dynamic team during an exciting period of technology modernization. We are leading a multi‑year transformation initiative migrating from legacy control systems to cutting‑edge PLC and SCADA platforms while implementing industry‑leading OT cybersecurity frameworks (ISA/IEC 62443). As part of our team, you'll gain hands‑on experience with both legacy and next‑generation automation platforms, work on enterprise‑scale SCADA infrastructure supporting multiple water and wastewater facilities citywide, and help shape the future of critical infrastructure technology for Arizona's premier water utility.

If you're passionate about industrial automation, operational technology cybersecurity, and building resilient systems that protect public health, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

• Work with multiple automation platforms
• Lead implementation of OT cybersecurity controls ISA/IEC 62443 framework
• Support critical infrastructure serving 250,000+ residents across multiple water and wastewater facilities citywide
• Professional development support including ISA 62443 certification and vendor training
• Be part of a forward‑thinking team driving technology innovation in the water sector

Provides technical support for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, operational technology (OT) cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure automation. Develops and maintains control system programming using International Electrical Code (IEC) 61131‑3 standards while ensuring system security, resilience, and compliance with industry frameworks including ISA/IEC 62443. Serves as a technical subject matter expert for industrial control systems, data communications, and OT security monitoring across the utility’s water and wastewater operations.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid‑point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid‑point for this position is $47.67/hour.

• An Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Process Control Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field from an accredited educational institution.
• Five years' experience in industrial control systems, SCADA programming, OT cybersecurity, or information technology with a focus on operational technology.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job‑related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
• Satisfactory completion of the Scottsdale SCADA Apprentice Program will meet the required years of experience for the SCADA Specialist.
• Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field.
  • Experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs and Rockwell Automation platforms.
  • Experience with Ignition SCADA or similar modern SCADA/HMI platforms.
  • Experience programming and maintaining Emerson control systems.
  • Experience with OT/IT convergence initiatives.
  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies and Linux system administration.
  • Demonstrated ability to support multi‑vendor automation environments.

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out‑of‑state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
  
  Note:
  
  Graduated Driver's Licenses are considered restricted.
• Must obtain within six months of hire or promotion and maintain one Grade 1 certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) within the discipline of Water Treatment or Water Distribution or Wastewater Treatment or Wastewater Collections.
• Must obtain and maintain ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist certification within 12 months of hire or promotion.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active…