Systems Technical Specialist

Systems Technical Specialist

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10135141 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disneyland Resort Date posted Oct. 28, 2025

Job Summary :

About the Role & Team

We create happiness. Thats our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and it permeates everything we do. At Disney, youll help encourage that magic by enabling our company to push the limits and build the never before seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?

Our charter is to provide a world-class product that weaves our culture of safety into the guest experience. To this end, this position requires a unique blend of creativity, technical mastery, collaboration, and a clear understanding of the direction to design solutions to complex problems as a member of Disneyland Resorts Global Engineering and Technology group. The successful candidate will come to the table with a good measure of technical experience, a strong educational background, and an ardent drive for continuous self?improvement. This position is for an Operational Technology (OT) Systems Engineer proficient in PLC / SCADA industrial control systems in a Theme Park or similar industrial environment. This also includes basic OT networks, and Windows / Linux system administration.

This is a 24?month Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement. This is a fully onsite role in Anaheim, CA reporting to Senior Manager?Sustaining Engineering.

What You Will Do

Work with the larger Attractions Systems, Cybersecurity, Sustaining Engineering, WDI and Engineering Services Teams at the Disneyland Resort to :

Support the commissioning, deployment, configuration and ongoing sustainment of the Attraction Data Acquisition (ADAQ) systems in the attractions and related Resort systems.

Serve as an advocate for data?driven attraction reliability by working with the Scientific Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, and Sustaining Engineering teams to identify candidates for analysis across many attractions.

Document systems and procedures; create training materials; elevate best practices across teams.

Collaborate closely with network engineering, Cyber Security and controls teams to ensure reliable, secure, and maintainable OT integrations.

Work individually with minimal supervision while coordinating work schedules with partners as an integral part of a team.

Able to occasionally work non?traditional hours, in non?traditional settings. This includes off?shifts, weekends, and holidays at times or in areas that could include dark spaces, elevated walkways, and industrial environments.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Experience programming and troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), including Allen?Bradley, Beckhoff, and Siemens, using platforms like ControlLogix and TwinCAT.

IP network fundamentals and troubleshooting skills; ability to comfortably work with network engineers.

Experience with configuring Windows / Linux based servers and virtual machines.

Ability to review and understand electrical drawings, including wiring, network interconnect, and assembly drawings.

Strong technical writing skills

Strong communication skills that can build consensus across teams.

Strong training and teaching skill sets that can be leveraged to elevate the larger team of resort engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience commissioning SCADA systems.

Programming experience Python and / or C# programming languages.

Scripting experience (bash, cmd, PowerShell, etc.).

Knowledge of Apache NiFi.

Experience writing and executing test plans for machinery or software.

Knowledge of project management tools, such as JIRA.

System performance analysis skills to ensure requirements are satisfied.

Prior experience in an entertainment venue or attractions / theme park industry OT systems.

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related software engineering field.

Preferred : MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related software engineering field.

Preferred : Certifications including Net+, Security+, Manufacturer certifications, or other relevant certifications.

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at .

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The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $107,100.00 to $130,700.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job?related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. A bonus and / or long?term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Disneyland Resort :

When Walt Disney opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world. Since then, the Disneyland Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500?acre, multifaceted, world?class family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown Disney District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and Disneyland Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that Disney magic to life for thousands of guests every day.

About The Walt Disney Company :

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments : Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world?class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disneys stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disneyland Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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