Sr. Systems Administrator (Hybrid)
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for a Sr. Systems Administrator for their Vancouver, WA location. This position will support the Software Infrastructure and Support Services organization. This group provides products and specialized technical support directed toward real time operation of the transmission system, application services support, and critical operating information necessary for other functions to carry out their duties. The PI Team within supports data historians and provides analytical support for Operations Engineering group along with other departments in the agency. Data collected, compiled and amassed by the PI system is very dynamic and supports critical functions such as Dispatch. The PI administrator will support a high availability implementation of PI. The ideal candidate would keep abreast of industry developments regarding appropriate network system infrastructure technology and sustain a high-level of attention to detail in preventing accidental system outages or problems.
This Hybrid position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If this opportunity is well-aligned with your experience and goals, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities for Sr. Systems Administrator:
- Assist with and provide recommendations on the interpretation of design specifications and system-wide technical designs.
- Develop, write and recommend code and test plans for software that addresses business needs and complies with project documentation requirements; following approved test plans and established deployment procedures, perform testing and deployment activities.
- As requested, test, configure, stage, migrate, maintain and document various vendor and in-house applications to provide solutions that support business requirements.
- As requested, provide technical evaluation, including weighted recommendations on potential technology solutions.
- Serve as Point-of-contact for dual instances of the PI system to separately support two primary Control Centers:
- Respond to and assist with PI system issue resolution, trouble-shooting and user connectivity or critical function visibility concerns.
- Review event logs for system performance information; alert or escalate to manager or Team Lead any issues or concerns.
- Monitor and track PI system performance and provide recommendations for improvements.
- Create / draft and recommend scripted (automated) procedures that identify problems quickly and reduce maintenance needs, time and costs; implement approved scripted / automated procedures.
- Research, identify and backfill missing data from source systems and transfer archives between collective members.
- Coordinate, facilitate, test, stage (to maintain 24/7 availability) and implement required, approved security patches.
- Coordinate, facilitate, test, stage (to maintain 24/7 availability) and update the PI server, interface, and client software with the latest vendor releases, as approved by manager / Technical Lead.
- Coordinate, communicate, test, stage (to maintain 24/7 availability) and implement approved system upgrades, enhancements and instance moves across the collective with Resource Managers.
- Monitor and maintain PI system availability at 99.9% or greater.
- Analyze, test, and apply changes to the application environment under the prevailing change management procedures and requirements.
- As requested, design, develop and support PI Datalink reports; provide technical support if user issues arise; escalate concerns to manager / Technical Lead as needed.
- Develop, recommend and present manager-approved training material for SCADA PI system users.
- Maintain SCADA monitoring displays and reports; provide technical support if user issues arise; escalate concerns to manager / Technical Lead as needed.
- Provide OSI Web API development and support across the enterprise; provide technical support if issues arise; escalate concerns to manager / Technical Lead as needed.
- Provide assistance to Contracting Officer’s Representative with technical questions, and invoice review for OSI PI system O&M contract.
- Provide estimated O&M annual costs for manager budgetary considerations.
- As requested, provide recommendations to help define system requirements for potential PI system upgrades, enhancements or functional system expansion; may also draft and recommend evaluation criteria; and, serve as technical advisor for selection panel.
- May provide assistance with any reviews or audits regarding the PI system.
- Participate in group improvement efforts and initiatives, which may include providing technical input and recommendations; and, drafting processes, procedures, standards, guidelines and other organizational documentation, such as Continuity of Operations Plans, Change Management policies, etc.
Requirements/Qualifications for Sr. Systems Administrator:
- A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Systems, Engineering or a directly related field is preferred.
- 8 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelor’s or associate degree.
- 10 years of experience is required without an applicable bachelor’s or associate degree or no degree.
- 8 years knowledge of and proficient skill in applying the following:
- The PI and AF (Asset Framework) Software Development Kit (SDK)
- The PI AF (Asset Framework)
- The PI Data Link add-in
- Data mining
**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
ED/BH 13731
Job ID: 13731
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