OT Engineer

About Lakeora

Lakeora is a data and AI advisory firm based in Riyadh, operating as a pure-play Databricks partner. The company specializes in building governed data platforms for Saudi enterprises, with a focus on single-platform solutions where governance is integrated from the outset. Lakeora is an early-stage, flat, and intentionally small organization, where engineers work directly with customers, own their architectural designs, and see them through to production. The company values engineers who are direct, curious, and prioritize correctness over mere agreement.

The Role of OT Engineer

Lakeora is seeking an OT Engineer to bridge the gap between operational technology and modern enterprise data platforms. This full-time role in Riyadh involves working with industrial systems, equipment, and data sources to ensure the secure and reliable integration of operational data into contemporary data and analytics architectures. The position is at the intersection of industrial operations, OT systems, data, and technology, making it suitable for professionals with an understanding of both plant environments and digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with OT systems and industrial data sources across manufacturing and operational environments.
• Support the integration of operational data with enterprise data and analytics platforms.
• Engage with systems including SCADA, PLC, DCS, historians, sensors, and industrial control environments.
• Understand and document OT architectures, data flows, assets, and connectivity requirements.
• Collaborate with data engineers, architects, cybersecurity teams, and client stakeholders.
• Support the secure extraction and ingestion of industrial data for analytics and AI use cases.
• Troubleshoot OT connectivity, data quality, and integration issues.
• Contribute to architecture and solution-design discussions involving IT/OT convergence.
• Adhere to relevant industrial cybersecurity, governance, and safety requirements.
• Support client workshops, technical assessments, and implementation activities.
• Prepare technical documentation and operational handover materials.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of industrial environments and the ability to facilitate the integration of operational technology with modern data platforms. This role requires a professional who is direct, curious, and committed to achieving accurate and effective solutions.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh. The role involves direct interaction with customers and collaboration within a small, focused team environment, emphasizing individual ownership of architectural designs from conception to production.