System Specialist Project Lead - Operational Technology

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with substantial company match
• Life and travel insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid holidays and vacation

What is a System Specialist Project Lead – Operational Technology?

The System Specialist Project Leader is a member of the Operational Technology team which provides technical and application support for industrial control systems and supporting technology used to communicate with and secure these systems.  Industrial control systems are used to monitor, control, and optimize the gas and electric transmission and distribution systems. We are seeking candidates with an IT/OT background who has proven leadership experience. The ideal candidate will have experience using a distribution management system (DMS) product suite in a utility environment. The incumbent will act as a liaison between cross functional groups and support control room operators, helping to ensure reliable energy service for our customers.

What does a System Specialist Project Lead – Operational Technology do?

Responsibilities include configuration, testing, analysis, and operational support for all facets of the Advanced Distribution Management System, including but not limited to:

• Leads a highly motivated team, fostering collaboration and innovations solutions.
• Reports on and manages all vendor activities including scheduling, pricing and management of required inventory.

• Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) system support
• End-user support, vendor fixes, system upgrades, and security patching
• Application specific troubleshooting, alarming, and alerting
• Interfaces including ICCP and internal IT and OT systems
• Onelines and database point mapping
• Custom programs and scripting
• Advanced application support (e.g., LVM, FLISR)
• Manages strict cyber security controls, backup and disaster recovery plans, including developing budget and upgrade plans.
• Implements policies and procedures in asset tracking, information protection, change management, security monitoring, and controls and recovery to support compliance with internal cyber security standards and NERC CIP
• Acts as a role model for technical competence, helpfulness, facilitation of learning and teamwork
• Responsible for team learning, development, and time management, sets achievable and meaningful work jobs, and manages team and personal targets.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Central Hudson’s organizational values including performing to a high ethical standard while focusing on integrity, collaboration, and teamwork in all efforts
• Provides support for storm/emergency restoration efforts

What does it take to be a System Specialist Project Lead – Operational Technology?

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, STEM, or a related field and 3 years of experience in information technology application support. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years of relevant experience
• Experience with system administration activities
• Experience with Networking and network troubleshooting

• Experience supporting large scale software applications and related projects.
• Experience with Windows Server, Virtualization, Antivirus (including Active Directory, SQL Server, VMware)
• Experience with budget and vendor relationships
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels in an interactive team environment.
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot problems that may arise in work products and partner with analysts to identify and implement solutions; determine root cause and research potential solutions.
• Ability to multitask, pay close attention to detail, and adapt to a variety of support environments and assignments.
• Ability to understand business functionality and translate it into process flow diagrams, application requirements and system design.
• Leadership experience (leading a team, leading projects or related)
• Must be able to work off-hours and weekends when required and be available for scheduled 24/7 callout support.
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• Experience with system integration including the development of strategies and implementation of best practices.
• DMS/SCADA experience in utility field
• Network/IP experience
• Prior experience on Change and Incident management tool
• One or more recognized technical certifications (e.g., GIAC or SANS certifications)
• Understanding of NERC compliance requirements
• Programming and scripting (Python) experience
• Experience in energy & utilities or services industry

Pay range: $121,000-187,600

Please go to www.centralhudson.com/employment. Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position. Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted.  No phone calls or agencies, please.  All replies will be held in strict confidence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.  Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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