NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Senior Systems Engineer/Administrator
City of Pasadena, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$139K/yr - $174K/yr
6+ years expThe City of Pasadena Water and Power Department is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer/Administrator to manage and support their IT and Operational Technology systems. This role involves planning, engineering, and administering enterprise servers, data storage, OT networks, and core software systems, while serving as a technical expert on complex infrastructure and system software.
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Responsibilities
Leads development of enterprise-level strategies for server, storage, network, software, and OT systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and future readiness
Designs, implements, and maintains Water Utility SCADA interfaces, modules, HMI applications, PLC programming, telemetry communications, alarm management, and real-time data acquisition for water distribution and treatment operations
Administers and optimizes PI System components (Data Archive, AF, PI Vision, OPC/Modbus interfaces), design tags, models, calculations, dashboards, and reports, and integrate with external systems (SQL, CMMS, GIS) to support operational visibility and decision-making
Administers Windows Server environments, virtualization platforms (Nutanix AHV, VMware, Hyper-V), and secure ICS/SCADA network architectures with VLANs, firewalls, and DMZ configurations; implements failover, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions
Develop automation scripts (PowerShell, Python, VBScript), designs system integrations (OPC UA, MQTT, REST APIs, SQL), and implements automated alerts, validations, and reporting to enhance operational intelligence
Applies ICS/SCADA cybersecurity best practices (NIST 800-82, AWWA G430), maintain patching, logging, access control, and incident response protocols within OT environments
Leads SCADA, historian, and OT projects from planning through implementation, mentors junior engineers, fosters collaboration across operations, IT, and field teams, and communicates technical requirements clearly to stakeholders
Configures, maintains, and monitors Security System infrastructure, including servers, storage, cameras, and access controls, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
Documents systems, changes, and procedures in line with best practices and change management protocols
Duties may vary by assignment and may include responsibility for enterprise infrastructure supporting operational technology (OT), SCADA systems, and specialized real-time applications
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in management information systems, computer science, engineering or a closely related field
At least six years of progressively responsible experience in administration of a complex multi-platform server operating systems environment
Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and comply with the City's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy during the course of employment
Preferred
Water Utility SCADA Ignition; others acceptable
Electric and/or Water application administration experience is desired
Certification as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Certification as a project manager are highly desirable
Benefits
Certification as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and certification as a project manager are highly desirable.
Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS or an agency with CALPERS' reciprocity or who have more than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula.
Employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the City will be enrolled in the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula.
All employees are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS.
Click link below to review the City's excellent benefits package
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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