SCADA Systems and Database Specialist

RPMGlobal; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Colorado Springs Utilities seeks a System and Database Specialist to provide technical leadership and advanced support for critical SCADA/OT systems across water, gas, and electric operations.

The role demands a broad full-stack IT background with hands-on experience in systems and database administration, industrial networking, cybersecurity, virtualization, and software integration to improve reliability and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is valued and OSI EMS/SCADA experience is preferred.
• Experience with OSI EMS/SCADA systems and cybersecurity controls valued.
• Knowledge of ETL processes and SQL development is advantageous.
• Familiarity with CISCO and Palo Alto firewalls is a plus.
• Experience in industrial networking and integration of OT/IT systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support SCADA, OT, and industrial control systems.
• Perform database administration, performance tuning, backups, and data integrity.
• Maintain Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, and system services.
• Troubleshoot network protocols and connectivity between OT and business systems.
• Develop scripts and automation for operational software and data exchange.

Skills

Full-stack IT

Systems administration

Database administration

Industrial networking

Cybersecurity basics

Scripting/automation

OSI EMS/SCADA

ETL processes

SQL development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE

Tools

Cisco Firewalls

Palo Alto Firewalls

Windows Server

Linux

virtualization platforms

Active Directory

SQL tooling

Job description

SCADA Systems and Database Specialist

*This job is eligible for relocation assistance to aid with the costs associated with moving to the Colorado Springs area

The SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) team within Asset Management Innovation and Technology is seeking a System and Database Specialist to provide technical leadership and advanced support for the critical systems that enable our water, gas, and electric utility operations.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the reliability, security, integrity, availability, and performance of mission-critical SCADA and Operational Technology (OT) systems. You will serve as a technical resource supporting complex industrial environments where software applications, databases, servers, networks, industrial instrumentation, communications systems, and integrated operational technologies work together to support utility operations.

Success in this position requires a broad full-stack IT background and the ability to troubleshoot, administer, integrate, and optimize technologies across multiple layers of the technology ecosystem. The ideal candidate possesses hands-on experience spanning systems administration, database administration, industrial networking, cybersecurity, virtualization, software integration, and operational technology platforms.

Your technical expertise and leadership will enable Operations to improve efficiency, increase system reliability, reduce operating costs, and leverage technology to solve complex business and operational challenges.

Key Focus Areas:

• Administration, maintenance, monitoring, and support of SCADA, OT, and industrial control systems.
• Database administration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and data integrity management.
• Support and maintenance of Windows and Linux server environments, virtual infrastructure, and system services.
• Management and troubleshooting of industrial and enterprise networking technologies, communications protocols, and connectivity between operational and business systems.
• Configuration, implementation, and support of software applications, integrations, and data exchange interfaces.
• System integration involving PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, historians, middleware, databases, and enterprise applications.
• Development, modification, and support of scripts, automation solutions, and operational software applications.
• Cybersecurity administration and compliance activities, including system hardening, patch management, access control, monitoring, and vulnerability remediation.
• Troubleshooting complex issues across hardware, software, database, network, and application layers.
• Planning, implementing, and supporting infrastructure upgrades, technology refreshes, and new system deployments.
• Collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and vendor partners to ensure reliable and secure operation of critical utility systems.
• Maintaining technical documentation, system diagrams, standards, procedures, and disaster recovery processes.

Please note that a monthly, week-long on-call rotation will be a required aspect of this position, and the ability to work extended periods of time to provide operational readiness of the EMS/SCADA system.

Preferred experience includes:

• Experience with administering CISCO and Palo Alto Firewalls will be preferred
• Systems administration (Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, virtualization platforms).
• Database administration and SQL development.
• Network infrastructure, industrial networking, and communications protocols.
• Industrial systems integration and automation technologies.
• Software development, scripting, or application support.
• Cybersecurity principles and security controls for critical infrastructure systems.
• Relevant and progressively responsible experience with Open Systems International (OSI) EMS/SCADA systems
• Knowledge of NERC CIP compliance is valued
• Experience developing and managing ETL processes to ensure seamless data integration
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries for data extraction and reporting
• A bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical engineering is valued

Highly desired knowledge/skills/expertise include:

• Advanced knowledge in network administration
• Advanced knowledge in SCADA/EMS applications (power system modeling, state estimation, contingency analysis, power flow, short-term load forecast, load shed)
• Implementation of new SCADA/EMS systems
• Oracle and SQL database administration

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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (1/3 of the time), and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary only if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other criteria are met.
• Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

Who We Are:
Colorado Springs Utilities, a four-service utility provider with a 100-year reputation of integrity, gives you an experience unmatched by other utility companies. We continuously strive to stay ahead of the business curve with our established priority to update and incorporate state-of-the-art technology and provide a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy. In fact, we were recently awarded the Diamond Designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA), recognizing our utility for having some of the highest ratings in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements among the more than 2,000 public utilities in the nation. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is the perfect blend of mountain and city living. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, you will enjoy nature at its finest while residing in the sixth most desired place to live in the United States (according to U.S. News & World Report, 2021).

Our Commitment to Our Employees…
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave –3 days per year
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness