Real Time Systems Administrator / Developer

Position Summary

We are looking for a talented and motivated Real-Time Systems Administrator/Developer excited about ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of NPPD real-time computer systems.

The ideal candidate will have the skills and expertise to deploy, configure, maintain, and monitor computer systems software and hardware, ensuring seamless operations. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and resolving issues, implementing security measures, setting up accounts and workstations, and monitoring performance according to requirements.

This position will play a crucial role in maintaining the robust and dependable real-time computer systems used by the District.

Education, Training and Experience

Technical Analyst:  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (OR)  Associate degree and a minimum of three (3) years technical IT experience, including specific experience as listed below (OR) High school diploma/GED and a minimum of five (5) years technical IT experience, including specific experience as listed below.

Systems Analyst:  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and a minimum of four (4) years technical IT experience as listed below (OR)  Associate degree and a minimum of six (6) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below (OR) a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of eight (8) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below.

Experience

Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others on multiple activities with flexibility to manage competing demands and changing priorities.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.

Excellent analytical problem-solving skills.

Must be customer-service oriented and adaptable to ongoing change.

Ideal Technical Skills

• Software integrated real-time industrial control systems experience
• Full stack Application Development or Application Development experience
• SQL database development experience
• Familiarity with TCP-IP network troubleshooting
• Network administration experience

Licenses and/or Certifications

Security Clearance: Incumbent may be required to satisfy any existing and future District security clearance or background check requirements for access to key NPPD locations and/or supporting sensitive business applications.

Obtain and maintain intermediate to advanced technical certification aligned with key business system platform(s) used at the District (for example, SAP, Microsoft Certifications, and Security related best practices) as applicable.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Analyst:

Analyze, design, develop, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and provide direction and support for complex systems, applications and databases in support of the District's computing environment. Provide technical architecture recommendations and apply best practices in system design, development, and testing. Collaborate with/advise/coach other ET/Corporate Security and business unit analysts to ensure understanding of business and technical work processes, tools, and best practices.

Evaluate, create, document, and test complex system-related interfaces and integration.

Maintains efficient and effective management of vendor contract service relationships pertaining to technical services.

Provide 24/7 system support, carry a mobile communications device, and perform duties from remote locations such as home and during business travel.

Systems Analyst:

In addition to being proficient in all duties of the Technical Analyst, the Systems Analyst will also be responsible for the following duties:

Lead special task groups, trouble-shooting efforts, and integration and/or improvement project teams.

Lead the development and implementation of training and communications plans/materials.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies