Operational Technology System Administrator
Core
Administer, configure, and maintain a Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) platform, ensuring system health, uptime, and integration with utility operational systems.
Role type
Operational Technology System Administrator
Builds
DERMS platform operations, dashboards, and reports for system operators and business stakeholders
Domain
Electric utility / Distributed Energy Resources / Operational Technology
Required skills
SCADA/EMS/ADMS/DMS administration, system integration, performance monitoring, DER asset configuration, cybersecurity compliance, technical documentation, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
DERMS platform experience (AspenTech OSI, GridOS, AutoGrid, Siemens), utility communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850), basic scripting (SQL, PowerShell, Python), NERC CIP familiarity
Technologies
DERMS, SCADA, EMS, ADMS, DMS, GIS, AMI, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, REST APIs
Responsibilities
Administer user accounts, permissions, and system settings; monitor system performance and troubleshoot data/communication issues; integrate DERMS with SCADA and other utility systems; onboard and commission new distributed energy resources; produce operational dashboards and reports; develop training materials and SOPs; support access reviews and system recovery efforts
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
