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PLC Programmer (OT)

Amyx, Inc.
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2026
PLC Programmer (OT)
Job Locations US
ID 2025-4319 Category Defense Type Full Time
Overview

Amyx is seeking to hire a PLC Programmer for a remote position supporting a DLA Operational Technology (OT) contract. The PLC Programmer will assist a dynamic technical team to ensure the stable operation of all PLCs, HMIs, control systems, and associated automation. The PLC programmer will serve as a key point-of-contact to advise and assist with daily operations, troubleshooting, disaster planning, and modernization. The PLC Programmer will need to working collaboratively and be willing to share and learn new skills.

Daily work will include aligning Utility Monitoring and Control Systems (UMCS) Electronics Security Systems (ESS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), Fire and Emergency Services Systems, Fule Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Fuels Dispensing, Tank Gauging Systems, Material Handling, and other OT Systems.

Work may include occasional travel and on-site work in industrial environments and/or customer sites.

Responsibilities
    Assist facilities, engineering, and administrator teams with troubleshooting PLC or HMI workstations issues.
  • Perform basic PLC debugging, toubleshooting, maintenance, and ladder logic updates
  • Work with local OT personnel on any issues network, software or system.
  • Assist teams with continuity of operations (backup) planning and execution for ladder logic.
  • Support numerous commercial, DoD supplied, and internally developed software applications for current and legacy systems
  • Assist with changing DoD security requirements.
  • Support applications, system development, and modernization.
  • Communicate and coordinate with contract leads and customers.
  • Must have the ability to communicate accurate information
Qualifications

Required:

  • CISA 300v, CISA 401v, and Security CE certification within 60 days after offer acceptance.
  • Ability to support occasional travel to DLA sites CONUS and OCONUS.
  • NACLC and IT-II eligibility
  • Experience with various OT vendors and systems including PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and network protocols
  • Experience with PLC programming.
  • 3 years of PLC and HMI development experience
  • Willingness to work in a collaborative environment.

Desired:

  • Desired locations: New Cumberland, PA; Tracy, CA; Ogden, UT; Norfolk, VA; Oklahoma City, OK
  • Industrial, manufacturing, and/or material handling experience.
  • DoD experience
  • Valid US Passport
  • Training or certification in Operational Technology (OT)
  • Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), ISA Certified Control System Technician (CCST), or relevant OT certification through a nationally recognized organization.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Roth
  • Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • PTO
  • 11 Holidays
  • Professional Development Reimbursement

Salary range: 70-100k

Please contact talent@amyx.com with any questions!

Amyx is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amyx is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.



Physical Demands

Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.


Amyx is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EOE Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled. Amyx is an E-Verify employer.

 

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