Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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Job Information

COLSA Corporation Control Systems Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama

General Summary

Provides highly complex technical assistance in support of operating Facility Related Control Systems (FRCS). Provides system services in the areas of maintenance, testing, operations, logistics, integration, and installation of FRCS. Requires CONUS and/or OCONUS travel to customer sites.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)

  • Provides on-site system administration of FRCS.

  • Provides security subject matter expertise in matters pertaining to FRCS/OT environments.

  • Configures and implements industrial control system solutions for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Supervisory, Control, and Data Acquisition (SCADA), building automation, and process control.

  • Provides technical assistance with regard to daily operations, system upgrades, and preventative maintenance of assigned FRCS.

  • Properly address TCP/IP networks and RS-485 communications across multiple protocols including BACnet, Lon, Modbus, and others as required.

  • Resolves operational and technical deficiencies within the control systems.

  • Monitors daily FRCS operations ensuring system performance and data requirements meet specifications.

  • Tests FRCS to ensure proper functionality.

  • Identifies, orders, receives, and tracks parts for FRCS.

  • May serve as a technical liaison between government customer and vendors and other stakeholders.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here (http://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits/) .

Required SkillsRequired Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of study or equivalent experience

  • Minimum of 10-20 years related experience

  • Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance; US citizenship required

  • Working knowledge of desktop applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with SCADA software (Wonderware, ICONICS, FactoryTalk Studio, etc.) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) (Not all inclusive)

  • Familiarity with Building Automation Systems (Niagara, Metasys, Trane, WebControl) (Not all inclusive)

  • Familiarity with hardening of Field Points of Contacts (FPOC) and Building Point of Contacts (BPOC)

  • One or more of the following certifications is a plus:

  • IEC 62443 Fundamental Specialist Certificate

  • GIAC Security Essentials Certification

  • GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)

    Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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