City of Pasadena · 1 week ago
Senior Systems Engineer/Administrator
Pasadena, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$139K/yr - $174K/yr
6+ years expThe City of Pasadena Water and Power Department (PWP) is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer/Administrator to manage and support PWP’s Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems. This role involves planning, engineering, and administration of enterprise servers and core software systems, serving as a technical expert on infrastructure and system software.
AssociationNon Profit
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
Performs related duties as assigned
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; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
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
Company
City of Pasadena
Imagine a career with the City of Pasadena...
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jonathan Lang
Assistant Chief Information Officer - Customer Service Division
Phillip Ramón Leclair
Chief Information Officer
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