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This role ensures the reliability, availability, security, and performance of mission-critical operational systems that support supervisory control and data acquisition functions. The position works closely with project managers, engineers, cybersecurity personnel, infrastructure teams, vendors, and customer representatives to sustain and enhance SCADA application environments in accordance with operational and compliance requirements. The role also requires the ability and willingness to learn and support PI Historian and related data collection and monitoring tools.\nResponsibilities\nAdminister, maintain, and support SCADA applications and associated software environments.\nMonitor application health, system performance, and availability to ensure continuous operations.\nInstall, configure, patch, and upgrade application components, servers, and supporting tools.\nTroubleshoot and resolve system, application, interface, and environment issues in a timely manner.\nSupport user account management, access control, and system security in accordance with organizational policies.\nCoordinate and implement approved system changes in accordance with configuration management and change control processes.\nMaintain system documentation, standard operating procedures, configuration baselines, and operational records.\nSupport backup, recovery, continuity, and disaster recovery procedures for SCADA application environments.\nAssist with system integration, testing, validation, and environment readiness for deployments and updates.\nWork with cross-functional teams to support interconnected systems and learn to administer and support PI Historian and related operational data tools.\nQualifications\nBA/BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.\nMinimum of 1 year of experience in systems administration, application administration, or technical support for enterprise or operational systems.\nExperience supporting SCADA applications, industrial control systems, or other mission-critical operational environments.\nExperience with Windows and/or Linux operating systems, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.\nWorking knowledge of databases and SQL for system support, troubleshooting, and data validation.\nUnderstanding of system lifecycle management, configuration management, change control, and the importance of accurate documentation.\nStrong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability and willingness to learn PI Historian.\nDesired Skills and Experience\nExperience supporting SCADA, HMI, data acquisition, or industrial operations applications.\nFamiliarity with Oracle or other enterprise database platforms.\nKnowledge of scripting for administration and automation.\nExperience with version control and configuration management tools.\nExperience supporting system testing, validation, and release activities.\nUnderstanding of cybersecurity practices for operational technology or critical infrastructure systems.\nExperience with NERC CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection) standards and compliance requirements is a plus.\nPay Transparency Statement\nAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. 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