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Travel Control Systems Engineer
Actalent
Washington, DC
- $39 to $50 USD / hour
Job Title: Controls Systems EngineerJob DescriptionThe Controls Systems Engineer role is a full-time, travel-based position that moves from project to project, with typical assignments…
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Travel Control Systems Engineer
Actalent
Phoenix, AZ
- $39 to $50 USD / hour
Job Title: Controls Systems EngineerJob DescriptionThe Controls Systems Engineer role is a full-time, travel-based position that moves from project to project, with typical assignments…
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Travel Control Systems Engineer
Actalent
Columbus, OH
- $39 to $50 USD / hour
Job Title: Controls Systems EngineerJob DescriptionThe Controls Systems Engineer role is a full-time, travel-based position that moves from project to project, with typical assignments…
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Travel Control Systems Engineer
Actalent
Atlanta, GA
- $39 to $50 USD / hour
Job Title: Controls Systems EngineerJob DescriptionThe Controls Systems Engineer role is a full-time, travel-based position that moves from project to project, with typical assignments…
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Controls Engineer
Actalent
Sturgis, MI
- $30 to $40 USD / hour
This Controls Engineer will focus on designing, programming, and commissioning control systems for custom automated machinery. Develop PLC software using ladder logic and structured text,…
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Travel Control Systems Engineer
Actalent
Chicago, IL
- $39 to $50 USD / hour
Job Title: Controls Systems EngineerJob DescriptionThe Controls Systems Engineer role is a full-time, travel-based position that moves from project to project, with typical assignments…
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Travel Control Systems Engineer
Actalent
Denver, CO
- $39 to $50 USD / hour
Job Title: Controls Systems EngineerJob DescriptionThe Controls Systems Engineer role is a full-time, travel-based position that moves from project to project, with typical assignments…
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Travel Control Systems Engineer
Actalent
Dallas, TX
- $39 to $50 USD / hour
Job Title: Controls Systems EngineerJob DescriptionThe Controls Systems Engineer role is a full-time, travel-based position that moves from project to project, with typical assignments…
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Data Engineer - Level III
ATTAINX INC
Fort Collins, CO
- $120,000 to $135,000 USD / year
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Software Engineer (Expert)
BAE Systems
Herndon, VA
…for networks, network analytics, firewalls, network access controls and bandwidth service…
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DTE Energy
Westland, MI
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Consulting Sales Engineer
Alteryx, Inc.
Remote, United States
We're living through a once-in-a-generation shift in how work gets done. Data, automation, and AI are quickly becoming the center of every business decision - and Alteryx is leading the…
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Security Engineer – Network & Infrastructure Security
Amplity Inc
Remote, United States
We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer to join our IT Security team, with strong expertise in network security, firewall technologies, and secure infrastructure.
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Senior Analytics Engineer Clinical Quality and Outcomes
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PRACTICE SERVICES LLC.
Remote, United States
- $132,000 to $145,000 USD / year
The Senior Analytics Engineer, Clinical Quality and Outcomes supports the Chief Medical Officer organization in building the future state of clinical quality, patient safety, outcomes…
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BAS/BMS Controls Engineer
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Glen Allen, VA
- $64,500 to $129,500 USD / year
As a Controls Engineer, you will be crucial to ALC’s business through the designing of advanced building automation systems created specifically for each individual customer. We are looking…
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Sr Manager App Integration Engineer
Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. Legal Entity
Raritan, NJ
We are searching for the best talent for a Sr Manager App Integration Engineer to be located in Raritan, NJ
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Software Engineer III - Performance and Resiliency Engineering
JPMC page
Chicago, IL · Plano, TX
As a Software Engineer III at JPMorganChase within the Consumer & Community Banking, you serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology…
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Engineer Tech V- Mechanical/Controls
Chugach Government Solutions
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD
- $55 USD / hour
Journeyman level certificate or equivalent or professional engineer license in a mechanical discipline.
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SecOps Engineer
Open Approach
Burlington, VT
A big part of this role is research and automation. We want someone who looks at a manual process and immediately thinks, "How do I make this faster, better, or unnecessary?" You'll…
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Principal Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure
Oracle
Reston, VA
- $114,600 to $234,600 USD / year
As Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) continues its rapid expansion, we are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our newly established Cloud Performance Organization. This team plays…
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Associate Project Engineer - Protection
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ID
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Cybersecurity Lead Engineer/Architect
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The Cybersecurity Lead Engineer/Architect is the firm’s most senior individual contributor in security, joining a lean security operations team responsible for the continued evolution,…
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Manufacturing Engineer Sr
Hayward Industries, Inc.
North Kingstown, RI
…including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte,…
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Engineer- Controls II USA (Crew C)
First Solar (US)
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Jacobs

Jr OT Cybersecurity Engineer

Houston, TX, United States

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Experience: 0-3 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT networking, systems administration, industrial automation, or a related technical field.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

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Are you an early-career cybersecurity professional interested in protecting the critical infrastructure that keeps our world running? Are you passionate about technology, industrial systems, and cybersecurity? At Jacobs, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise while working alongside experienced professionals to secure Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) across a variety of industries.

As a Junior OT/ICS Cybersecurity Engineer, you’ll support the assessment, design, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity solutions for industrial environments. Working with experienced cybersecurity engineers, you’ll help identify vulnerabilities, evaluate security risks, and implement solutions that protect critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats.

You’ll gain exposure to industry cybersecurity standards such as NIST, NERC CIP, and IEC 62443 while collaborating with engineering, SCADA, instrumentation, and controls teams. This role offers opportunities to develop hands-on experience with industrial networks, security technologies, and cybersecurity assessments across Jacobs’ infrastructure projects.

At Jacobs, we’re building a more connected and sustainable world. Join our team and develop your career while helping secure the systems that support essential infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Support senior cybersecurity engineers in evaluating, testing, and securing OT/ICS and SCADA environments.
Assist with cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability identification, risk analysis, and documentation of findings.
Support the design and implementation of secure OT networks in accordance with industry cybersecurity standards and best practices.
Assist with the configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of network and security technologies, including firewalls, switches, servers, and virtual machines.
Participate in OT network monitoring, security reviews, and cybersecurity risk assessments.
Help develop technical documentation, assessment reports, and recommended security improvements.
Collaborate with SCADA, instrumentation, controls, and engineering teams to support secure integration of industrial systems.
Assist with cybersecurity incident investigations, including data collection and preliminary analysis.
Support the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity tools and technologies used to protect industrial environments.
Participate in project site visits to assess and support ICS networks and security infrastructure.
Learn and apply cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and methodologies relevant to industrial
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
0-3 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT networking, systems administration, industrial automation, or a related technical field. Relevant internships, academic projects, and technical training will be considered.
Foundational understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls, and network security.
Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, vulnerabilities, risk management, and security best practices.
Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
Interest in developing expertise in Operational Technology, Industrial Control Systems, and SCADA environments.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with technical teams and communicate findings effectively.
Willingness to learn new technologies, security frameworks, and industrial control systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Internship, academic, or professional experience involving OT/ICS, SCADA, industrial automation, or critical infrastructure.
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, or IEC 61850.
Basic knowledge of NIST cybersecurity guidelines, IEC 62443, or NERC CIP.
Familiarity with the Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture or Zero Trust principles.
Exposure to network monitoring, vulnerability assessment, or cybersecurity tools.
Experience or coursework involving firewalls, virtualization, Active Directory, or DNS.
Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), or industrial networking equipment.
Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework or ATT&CK for ICS.
Foundational cybersecurity or networking certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, Cisco CCNA, or equivalent.
Interest in industrial cybersecurity, IoT, and emerging security technologies.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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Cybersecurity
Control systems
ICS
Security threats
SCADA
Documentation
Troubleshooting
Computer science
Computer technology
Electrical engineering
Computer engineering
System administration
Risk management
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Problem solving
Communication skills
Microsoft Active Directory
DNS
PLC programming
MITRE ATT&CK
Security+
Network+
CCNA

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