Systems Administrator
Columbia, MD 
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Posted 12 days ago
Job Description

AspenTech is a global software leader helping industries meet the increasing demand for resources from a rapidly growing population in a profitable and sustainable manner. Our Digital Grid Management software suite, including AspenTech OSI products, helps power and utilities companies achieve superior real-time control, optimization and management for exceptional performance of complex energy networks.

The RoleWe are seeking energetic and self-driven engineers to join our team and work alongside our client in a dynamic work environment within their secure facilities based at our largest Department of Defense Customer near Columbia, MD. This position will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to be responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and maintenance of the client's Electrical SCADA System that monitors and controls electrical power across their local campus and enterprise sites around the globe. Candidates must be motivated, take initiative, customer-focused, strong attention to detail, successful at working as part of a team, and able to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to be successful.

Your Impact
  • Complete daily system checks of the SCADA system hardware/software health. Identify and document issues, present resolution plans to management, and execute closure.

  • Support action plan reviews provided by project teams to support SCADA system patching and upgrade efforts.

  • Perform complex and advanced troubleshooting and debugging on system software, hardware, and networking equipment.

  • Assist in the implementation and enforcement of system security policies.

  • Provide SCADA database and display management, configuration, and access support functions.

  • Engage with the team to provide assistance with programming field equipment (Smart Meters, Data Concentrators, RTUs, IEDs, etc.) and troubleshooting SCADA system communication issues.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and contractors.

  • Gain in-depth knowledge of customer software use cases and support troubleshooting of complex situations.

What You'll Need
  • 3+ years working with Linux and/or Windows servers

  • 1+ year of system/network administration

  • BS or MS degree from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field

  • Virtual server environments

  • UNIX/Linux/Windows operating systems

  • Experience with enterprise networking equipment

  • C/C++ and/or python

  • Experience investigating and solving software issues in a real-time environment

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills

  • Strong commitment to providing superior customer service

  • Active Top Secret Government Clearance or the ability to obtain one

  • Experience working in U.S. Government environments

  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: ICS/SCADA protocols, system design, application, network communications

  • ORACLE and/or MS-SQL

  • Splunk

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AspenTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
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