ADMS Technology Engineer - Remote

About the role

The ADMS Technology Engineer plays a critical role in the full technology lifecycle of Advanced Distribution Management Systems. This position is responsible for the design, configuration, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support of software, hardware, and integrated systems that support grid operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements, operational workflows, and end-user needs to translate them into technical solution designs, system configurations, and implementation plans.
• Perform peer reviews of technical designs, implementation plans, configuration settings, code, and deployment artifacts to ensure accuracy, completeness, cybersecurity compliance, and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Troubleshoot escalated support issues, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend both short-term workarounds and long-term corrective actions.
• Monitor system performance, review operational reports, and ensure ADMS functionality meets defined service levels, reliability expectations, and regulatory or operational standards.
• Support deployment activities for new features, subsystems, modules, upgrades, patches, and defect resolutions across development, test, and production environments.
• Conduct general system troubleshooting, including log analysis, configuration validation, trace review, and verification of recent changes to isolate and resolve issues.
• Document procedures, system configurations, troubleshooting steps, and operational practices to support knowledge transfer and repeatability.
• Perform workstation and server patching (Windows and Linux) and maintain environment readiness for project teams, including command line configuration when required.
• Interpret and work with technical diagrams and documentation such as network topology diagrams, IP/LAN schemas, firewall configuration sheets, server architecture diagrams, and interface definitions.
• Configure workstations, applications, and system components to meet project and operational requirements.
• Communicate clearly with operators, project teams, cybersecurity, network teams, vendors, and other stakeholders regarding system status, issues, and deployment activities.
• Aid end users with system access issues, configuration questions, and functional requests such as login support, password resets, or new feature needs.
• Support application interface testing (e.g., SCADA, OMS, GIS, DMS modules, historian interfaces, ICCP, enterprise data integrations) to ensure data accuracy and availability.
• Create and manage operational and analytical reports (e.g., Power BI dashboards) to support operations and decision making.
• Work within virtualized environments and tools such as VMware vCenter for provisioning, monitoring, and maintaining system resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT infrastructure, software development, or similar technical roles.
• Experience with advanced distribution management systems (ADMS), SCADA, OMS, GIS, DMS modules, historian interfaces, ICCP, and enterprise data integrations.
• Strong understanding of network topologies, IP/LAN schemas, firewall configurations, and server architectures.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#, and experience with database technologies like SQL.
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms and virtualization technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Power BI and other reporting tools.

Skills

• Technical proficiency in ADMS, SCADA, OMS, GIS, DMS modules, historian interfaces, ICCP, and enterprise data integrations.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and virtualization technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#.
• Knowledge of network topologies, IP/LAN schemas, firewall configurations, and server architectures.
• Experience with Power BI and other reporting tools.

Pay

Base Pay + COLA and this position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Coverage of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Accommodation of paid holidays plus Paid Time Off.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with contributions.
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
• Accommodation of Paid Parental Leave.
• Access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.