NEOGOV · 14 hours ago
Applications/Systems Engineer, Senior
Tacoma, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $160K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Senior OMS Applications Systems Engineer with Tacoma Public Utility (TPU) to support large-scale technology infrastructure projects. The role involves maintaining and creating software requirements, troubleshooting system issues, and ensuring the functionality of Tacoma Power’s Outage Management System.
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Responsibilities
Create and manage integrations between the ADMS platform and other systems (e.g., SAP, etc.) to ensure seamless data and process interoperability
Responsible for unit, functional, and regression testing of any changes in lower and production environments
Resolving incidents impacting ADMS functionality, including technical issues (e.g., outages) and operational disruptions
Evaluating, prioritizing, and implementing ADMS improvements for both technical and operational functionality
Supporting operational changes to the ADMS following established change control processes. Change implementation includes the actual release management and implementation of the change
Stewardship includes data administration, participating in the development of pipeline architecture, storage and performance
Addressing ADMS updates, bug fixes, and technical issues related to the ADMS to ensure uptime and performance
Monitoring the performance and health of the ADMS to ensure uptime, reliability, and efficiency
Planning and managing the lifecycle of ADMS components, including upgrades, decommissioning, and replacements
Managing vendor contracts, resolving technical issues, and coordinating upgrades
Planning and implementing strategies to recover ADMS functionality and ensure business continuity during outages or cyberattacks
Ensuring the ADMS adheres to industry regulations, standards, and organizational policies (e.g., PCI, NERC CIP)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information technology or closely related field such as computer science, information systems, geography, or geographic information systems
4 years of progressively responsible information technology experience related to IT Application Support for Tier 1 information systems
Washington State Driver's License
Basic understanding of the following development languages: JavaScript, VBScript, REST APIs, HTML, SQL, Java, and Python
Working knowledge of windows server technology, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), Transport Layer Security (TLS), ESRI's Utility Network technology, secure network protocols and standards as well as web development technologies for utilities
Strong communication skills
Ability to create visual documentation that details technical concepts
Preferred
Using and developing against REST API web services
Experience with SolarWinds, ArcGIS Monitor or other system monitoring tools
Experience using and developing against with ESRI's Utility Network technology
Experience with Python scripting using the ArcPy library in the utility sector
Experience with Electrical Grids and Advanced Distribution Management System technologies
Experience with configuring Outage Management System screens for grid operators
Experience with Electrical Network models and connectivity
Experience with Tier 1 Application support for the Electrical industry or similar mission critical technology
Benefits
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.
Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.
Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.
Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.
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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