Senior IIoT and SCADA Engineer

Your role at a glance

The Senior IIoT & SCADA Engineer provides senior-level engineering expertise for the design, implementation, integration, and lifecycle management of enterprise telemetry platforms and operational technology solutions. This role serves as the technical lead for complex telemetry initiatives, translating architectural direction into scalable, reliable, and maintainable implementations that enable the collection, monitoring, and delivery of operational data.

Working closely with Operational Technology Architecture, Telemetry Engineering, Operational Data Platforms, Data Centre Operations, and IT Systems, Networks, and Platforms groups, the Senior IIoT & SCADA Engineer designs and implements telemetry solutions, integrates operational systems, and resolves complex technical challenges. The role provides technical mentorship to engineering staff, promotes engineering best practices, and contributes to the continuous evolution of the organization's telemetry capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise telemetry platforms and operational technology solutions supporting operational data acquisition and monitoring.

• Lead the engineering and technical implementation of complex telemetry initiatives, translating architectural designs into scalable and supportable solutions.

• Integrate operational technology systems with telemetry platforms, enterprise applications, and operational data services.

• Develop, configure, and maintain telemetry models, alarming strategies, data collection methods, and system integrations supporting operational visibility.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues affecting telemetry platforms, operational data collection, and systems integration.

• Collaborate with Operational Technology Architecture to implement reference architectures, technical standards, and platform improvements.

• Produce and maintain technical documentation, engineering diagrams, implementation standards, and operational procedures supporting telemetry platforms.

• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership during solution design, implementation, and operational support activities.

• Evaluate new technologies, software capabilities, and engineering approaches to improve platform reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.

• Support platform lifecycle activities, including upgrades, modernization initiatives, capacity planning, and continuous improvement efforts.

Knowledge & Attributes:

• Working knowledge of enterprise telemetry platforms, operational technology systems, systems integration, and operational data acquisition principles.

• Ability to lead complex technical implementations, troubleshoot multidisciplinary systems, and mentor engineering teams while collaborating effectively across technical disciplines.

• Knowledge of Ignition SCADA platform (Inductive Automation) and Niagara Framework (Tridium)

• Knowledge of MQTT telemetry architectures and broker technologies

• Knowledge of industrial protocols (BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, OPC-UA)

• Knowledge of EPMS/BMS platforms and field device integration

• Knowledge of SQL-based data platforms and historian systems

• Knowledge of OT/IT network infrastructure and secure communications (TLS)

• Knowledge of telemetry data modeling, normalization, and ingestion pipelines

• Knowledge of large-scale, multi-site OT telemetry deployments

• Knowledge of data centre infrastructure systems (UPS, generators, cooling, PDUs)

• Knowledge of ISA-95 and IEC 62443 architecture and OT security principles

• Knowledge of cloud IoT platforms (Azure IoT, AWS IoT)

• Knowledge of system integration, commissioning, and operational monitoring

Academic Qualifications & Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered. Industry certifications related to operational technology, industrial automation, cloud platforms, systems engineering, or networking preferred.

Required Experience:

8+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting operational technology, telemetry, industrial automation, or systems integration solutions. Experience implementing enterprise telemetry platforms and integrating operational systems with enterprise applications and cloud services. Experience designing and troubleshooting complex operational technology or telemetry solutions within highly available environments. Experience developing technical documentation, implementation standards, and engineering diagrams. Experience mentoring technical staff and providing engineering leadership on complex technical initiatives. Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols, systems integration principles, networking concepts, and operational data collection technologies.

Work Conditions & Other Requirements:

Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as business needs require. Participation in technical planning sessions, site visits, industry conferences, and vendor engagements. Ability to support critical initiatives outside normal business hours when required. Occasional visits to operational facilities and technical environments requiring adherence to applicable safety and security procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, technical teams, business stakeholders, and external partners.

Who we are

As the third largest data centre provider, we operate over 150 data centres in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data centre expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centres to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.

NTT Global Data Centres is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today