Operational Technology Infrastructure Administrator-Water Maintenance

Operational Technology Infrastructure Administrator Compensation: $74,355.68 - $145,062.29 (Based on Experience) Summary: The Operational Technology Infrastructure Administrator is responsible for overseeing, designing, implementing, managing, documenting, and supporting Great Lakes Water Authority's (GLWA) Water Operational Technology (OT) components, including operational technology network, storage, process control systems, servers, IoT devices, radio, and data communications. Job Responsibilities: Responsible for provisioning, installing/configuring, operating, and maintaining Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) systems, radio and network hardware and software, and related peripherals System administration for GLWA's DCS and PLC servers, including servers, workstations, historians, and controllers Consult, coordinate, and communicate with business units and Information Technology (IT) and OT staff, providing solutions and recommendations that integrate with current and future databases, applications, and infrastructure architectures Responsible for capacity planning and management, security planning and management, data management, systems maintenance, and performance management of one or more systems. Participate in OT planning for hardware, software, and infrastructure Participate in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the system and infrastructure Responsible for administering, maintaining, and supporting GLWA's operational technology network and system infrastructure and security, including installation, documentation, administration, and maintenance activities Responsible for reviewing all technical network and system designs and ensuring that they meet business and technical requirements and GLWA's network and system infrastructure, and enterprise OT standards Plan, design, and implement additions, upgrades, replacements, or retirements of network and communications OT infrastructure Perform new software releases, upgrades, evaluate, and install patches, and resolve network and communications hardware and software-related problems Determine requirements, design, install, and maintain the network and communications infrastructure Perform shift work, which includes day, afternoon, night, weekend, and holiday assignments Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties Provide on-the-job training Required Education and Experience: At the time of application, applicant must: Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or related discipline; OR Associate's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a SCADA Technician, Operational Technology (OT) Systems, or Network Administrator; AND possess a technology-specific entry-level certification (e.g., DCS, SCADA, PLC) or a combination of related work experience and education. OR High School Diploma or GED; with a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a SCADA Technician, Operational Technology (OT) Systems, or Network Administrator; AND possess a technology-specific entry-level certification (e.g., CompTIA Networking+, Storage+, or Server+) or a combination of related work experience and education. Other Requirements: Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrains Ability to work irregular hours, travel to all GLWA facilities, and work sites Respond to after-hours emergencies and on-call responses Essential Requirements: Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This position requires the physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions. Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to work in a standard office environment; read fine print on blueprints and display terminals; converse by telephone, two-way radio, and in person using writing instruments, calculators, and personal computers; and the strength to lift and carry up to 40 pounds. The work requires the ability to distinguish colors and to hear audible alarms. Incumbents may be subject to potentially hazardous physical conditions, atmospheric conditions, extreme temperatures, intense noise, and/or vehicle traffic. Environmental Working Requirements: Work is performed within an office, plant environment, remote sites, or other locations within the GLWA Service Area. Employees within this classification may be exposed to dust and electrical connections, and frequent work with computer equipment. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment. Click HERE for more information. Note: Part-Time employment is not eligible for health benefits, however, is eligible to participate in the 457 Retirement Plan. GLWA is an equal opportunity employer. Introduce Yourself Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest. Great Lakes Water Authority