We use cookies. Find out more about it here. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
#alert
Back to search results

Control Systems Field Engineer

Telos Corp.
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
Jan 28, 2025
Job Title
Control Systems Field Engineer
Job Description

The most security-conscious organizations trust Telos Corporation to protect their vital IT assets. The reputation of our company rests on the quality of our solutions and the integrity of our people. Explore what you can bring to our solutions in the areas of cyber, cloud and enterprise security.

Be a part of the Telos culture and see what sets us apart! Telos offers an excellent compensation package with benefits that include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401k. Our employees enjoy more than just a great work environment!

The Control Systems Field Engineer directly supports the Government customer at the headquarters and conducts inventories of Control Systems at locations under the organization's purview. The preferred candidate will be well-versed in common Control Systems Architecture design principles and possess operational knowledge of standard Control System processes.

In this role, the candidate is expected to work with minimal guidance, in a cross-functional team, ensuring reports and recommendations are effectively communicated and actioned to support the Government customer and the mission requirements. The work is performed in both office and field environments and requires the candidate to facilitate meetings, training, and develop briefing material for senior leadership.

Candidates will serve as the primary point of contactduring all phases of the inventory.



  • Responsible for leading onsite inventory activities, producing highly detailed inventory information of FRCS, ICS, and SCADA systems.
  • Ability to professionally execute an inventory, including but not limited to development of specified project deliverables, technical reports, executive summaries, trip reports, general correspondence, and other reporting requirements as directed by the Government customer.


Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholdersfrom various organizations, internal and external to the Army, as well as delivering technical briefings to stakeholders and executive leadership.



  • This position requires works under limited supervision and is expected to take individual initiative in planning and performing work.


Must have above foundational understanding of operational technologyto understand the mission requirements.



  • Ability to articulate the Purdue Model and how it is implemented.
  • Ability to read and interpret Flow Diagrams and as built drawings
  • Reading and reviewing Electrical schematics for Control Systems
  • Troubleshoots TCP/IP, Modbus, OPC, and network communications issues (can vary greatly depending on SCADA system and protocols in use).
  • Suggests Control System replacement (end of life, policy requirements, etc.) and assists stakeholders and the Government customer with recommendations for upgrades and/or replacement.
  • Performs data analysis of events or processes to help identify and make (automation) suggestions to resolve and prevent future issues.
  • Interfaces with multiple teams and stakeholders as well as the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Department of Emergency Services (DES) Plant DCS, OSI PI team, and Scheduling team


Provides training and supportto all team members on the program.



  • Responsible for supporting and guiding control systems inventory team members during inventories.


  • Ensures optimal team performance while adhering to standardization and data normalizations guidelines.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 8 years of related work experience required. If no degree 8 additional years of experience is required.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Ability to interpret network topologies, data flow diagrams, and other system/network schematics.
  • Expert-level knowledge of desktop applications including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, detail oriented, strong organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities.
  • Excellent attention to detail and diligent adherence to deadlines and deliverables.
  • A high-level performer with the ability to be proactive and respond rapidly to changing conditions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Requires at least 25% travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites.
  • The Control Systems Analyst may be exposed to construction sites, electrical, loud noises, fumes, odors, insects, snakes, poor ventilation, and extreme temperatures.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, drive, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Will require a valid Passport.


The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship.

Telos maintains a drug-free workplace and will conduct drug testing on all applicants who have accepted an offer of employment

Telos Corporation participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with Telos will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration ("SSA") and/or the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") of your authorization to work in the United States. Telos offers excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

Telos Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Telos Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 1-800-283-1911. If you require relay service assistance, please click on the following link to review information on your state's relayservice:https://www.fcc.gov/accessibility

Telos Corporation is an EEO/AA employer.

Job Type
Full-Time
Location
Huntsville, AL 35801 US (Primary)
Telos offers an excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future. Telos and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Applied = 0

(web-6f6965f9bf-g8wr6)