IT Network Specialist V

TheCorporate; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TheCorporate is seeking an IT Network Specialist V to provide end-to-end support for MDMS operations, primarily working remotely with on-site requirements as needed.

The role requires extensive experience in Unix and Oracle applications, as well as expertise in supporting MDMS and AMI systems within a utility environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

This position offers opportunities to engage in incident management and complex data analysis, contributing to operational standards and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Unix and Oracle applications including 24/7 application support.
• Experience supporting MDMS and AMI systems within a utility environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end support for MDMS operations, including ingestion, VEE processing, and data publishing.
• Analyze and resolve complex data quality issues and integration failures.
• Monitor and troubleshoot MDMS batch jobs and workflows.

Skills

Oracle

UNIX

SQL

MDMS

AMI

Reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oracle WebLogic

AIX/Linux platforms

Job description

Duration: 1 year

Consultant will primarily work remote but will need to come onsite as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Provide end‑to‑end support for MDMS operations, including ingestion, VEE processing, aggregation, and data publishing.

• Analysis and resolution of complex data quality issues, system defects, and integration failures
• Configure, and optimize VEE rules, exception handling, and performance tuning
• Monitor, and troubleshoot MDMS batch jobs, workflows, dependencies, and calendars
• Investigation and resolution of complex MDMS and scheduling failures, including missed runs, data delays, and downstream impacts
• Oversee and support integrations between MDMS and other enterprise systems (CIS, AMI, Analytics, Data Warehouse, etc.)
• Execute comprehensive test cycles functional, performance and ORT for system changes, defect fixes, and new functionality
• Develop and maintain system documentation, runbooks, and operational standards
• Participate in incident management, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

Job Titles

IT Network Specialist V

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in Unix and Oracle applications including 24/7 application support.
• Experience supporting MDMS and AMI systems within a utility environment
• Understanding of Smart Meter technologies, interval data, and utility business processes
• Experience with at least one enterprise MDMS platform (e.g., Landis+Gyr, Itron, Oracle, Siemens)
• Expertise in SQL and advanced data analysis for troubleshooting, reporting, and validation
• Experience supporting SOX‑regulated systems, including compliance with access controls, audit logging, and change management requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Landis+Gyr MDMS platform
• Experience supporting both electric and gas MDMS implementations
• Experience working IBM power series infrastructure
• Familiarity with AMI head‑end systems and communication networks
• Experience with large‑scale AMI deployments or enterprise transformations
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting, audits, and compliance requirements
• Experience supporting time‑of‑use, net metering, demand response, or EV programs

Technical Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience with Oracle databases (SQL tuning, PL/SQL programming, data validation, performance troubleshooting)
• Experience supporting applications on AIX/Linux platforms, including job monitoring and log analysis
• Experience working in Oracle WebLogic platform.
• Proficient in Python/UNIX scripting for automation, data analysis, operational reporting, and problem resolution
• Experience troubleshooting application, database, and OS‑level issues in a production environmentHands‑on experience with enterprise scheduling/workload automation tools, such as UC4
• Experience supporting mission‑critical batch processing and time‑sensitive data flows

Skills: reporting, oracle, unix, enterprise, mdms, sql, ami, pg&e, communication