Ignition SCADA Specialist
Core
Design, implement, and support modern SCADA solutions for oil and gas, utilities, and manufacturing clients using the Ignition platform.
Role type
Mid-to-Senior Ignition SCADA Specialist (IC)
Builds
Ignition-based HMI and dashboard applications, MQTT/edge ecosystems, and migration projects from legacy SCADA platforms.
Domain
Industrial Automation / OT / Energy Sector
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Ignition SCADA development (Perspective/Vision), HMI design, MQTT/Sparkplug B, Industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, DNP3), Python/Jython scripting, Relational database integration (SQL Server/PostgreSQL)
Preferred skills
Ignition Core/Gold Certification, Cirrus Link modules, AVEVA Enterprise SCADA exposure, PLC configuration (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider), Ignition Edge deployments, OT cybersecurity frameworks (IEC 62443)
Technologies
Ignition (Perspective, Vision, Edge, Cirrus Link), HiveMQ, Chariot, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Hyper-V, VMware ESXi
Responsibilities
Configure and develop Ignition SCADA systems for greenfield builds and migrations; Develop HMI screens, dashboards, and alarm displays; Integrate Ignition with broker infrastructure and downstream consumers; Coordinate with controls engineers on tag mapping and PLC-to-SCADA data flow; Contribute to project deliverables including design specs and FAT/SAT procedures; Deploy and maintain Ignition Gateway instances on Windows/Linux servers; Apply OT cybersecurity practices including network segmentation and certificate management.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
