Control Systems Analyst

Kforce - Bagdad, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Bagdad, AZ

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Control Systems Analyst at Kforce Inc is responsible for managing and supporting industrial automation and control systems, ensuring that IT infrastructure aligns with corporate standards. This role involves overseeing network infrastructure, performing system backups, and collaborating with process control teams for maintenance and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support industrial automation and control systems, including servers, workstations, and IT hardware.
• Administer daily system backups, antivirus updates, and OS patching.
• Oversee industrial automation network infrastructure, including Ethernet, fiber optic, and UTP hardware.
• Collaborate with Process Control teams on maintenance and system upgrades.
• Develop and implement procedures for system enhancements and expansions.
• Ensure IT infrastructure aligns with corporate standards for automation systems.
• Promote safety, environmental compliance, and adherence to MIS policies.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or an Engineering discipline; Or Associate's degree in Information Systems or related field with 4+ years of experience in industrial automation, IT LAN administration, or related areas; Or High school diploma/GED with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of LAN administration (servers, backups, patching, antivirus).
• Basic understanding of Industrial automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, DCS).
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with IT LAN Administration (Windows systems, backups, OS patching).
• Experience with Industrial Automation (DCS, PLC, SCADA, RTU).
• Experience with Process Data Historian tools (AspenTech InfoPlus.21, OSISoft PI).
• Experience with Cisco networking technologies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off for salaried personnel
• Paid sick leave for hourly employees on Service Contract Act projects