OT System Integrator

About the Role

Seattle City Light is currently investing in power grid modernization with multiple Operational Technology (OT) computer system projects for power grid management and control that address substation, distribution and power plant facility operations and automation. The OT infrastructure platform is a fundamental component to successful grid modernization. The Seattle City Light Power Systems Automation (PSA) team is seeking an experienced, mission-driven OT Systems Integrator to support and modernize the server, network, and application infrastructure that powers the utility's 24x7 operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring reliable energy delivery across the city. You will help design, administer, secure, and continuously improve the OT systems that support grid operations, including the Energy Management System (EMS), SCADA infrastructure, substation computing resources, virtualized server platforms, and associated cyber-security technologies. If you enjoy working at the intersection of infrastructure engineering, system administration, security, and real-world operational mission support, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

Responsibilities

As an OT Systems Integrator, you'll be part of the team that is responsible for OT design, implementation, operations, and maintenance support. OT infrastructure changes require precise collaboration with application teams, control room dispatchers, communications electricians, cyber security, substation and power plant engineering and regulatory compliance stakeholders. The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to following duties.

• Administer and maintain Linux and Windows servers supporting EMS/SCADA and OT applications.
• Manage server lifecycle tasks including provisioning, patching, hardening, backups, and configuration management.
• Operate and support Dell VxRail and VMware/vSphere hyper-converged infrastructure.
• Improve system availability, reliability, and performance for 24x7 operations environments.
• Develop and maintain automation for server deployment, monitoring, patching, configuration updates, and security tasks.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain OT applications used for grid control, monitoring, forecasting, and analytics.
• Integrate vendor systems, APIs, and data pipelines (OSI EMS/SCADA, OATI market tools, PI and Oracle historians, Oracle NMS).
• Troubleshoot complex issues spanning servers, networks, databases, and application stacks.
• Work closely with system dispatchers, engineers, cyber security teams, vendors, and consultants to deliver integrated solutions.
• Participate in the 24x7 callout support rotation for mission critical power grid operations systems.
• Mentor teammates and share technical knowledge to foster team growth.
• Collaborate with network engineering teams to support routers, switches, and firewalls (Cisco IOS/NX OS, Palo Alto PAN OS).
• Assist in designing and maintaining secure communication networks for substations, power plants, and control centers.
• Support and implement cybersecurity tools and monitoring platforms (QRadar, Tripwire, Cybereason, Tenable/Nessus).
• Maintain compliance with NERC CIP and other regulatory security requirements.
• Build automations using Python, PowerShell, Bash, and workflow tools to improve reliability and reduce manual work.
• Create dashboards, reports, and data extracts to support engineering and operational teams.
• Develop and maintain documentation, runbooks, design specifications, and change records.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, Technology Management, or a closely related field, or a combination of education and experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the work.

Experience: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in an Operational Technology Infrastructure environment. This could include experience in regulatory compliance, information assurance, security operations, systems engineering and security policy development/administration for Operational Technology and/or SCADA system environments, preferably in an electric utility.

License, Certification And Other Requirements: You must hold a current valid state issued driver's license from any US state to be verified prior to start date. Out of state license holders will be required to obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire.

Desired Qualifications

You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of OT authentication, authorization and access control methods.
• Knowledge of system and network infrastructure deployed in field sites.
• Ability to plan, manage and execute multiple tasks and projects within defined timelines.
• Strong understanding of Operational Technology trends, risks and security methods.
• Strong understanding of cyber security best practices for electric utilities.
• Excellent analytical ability, problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Experience with NERC-CIP or other cyber security regulatory compliance.
• Operational technology communications networks.
• Application of cyber security and compliance best practices for OT/SCADA systems.
• Coordination of activities which impact engineering, field crews and operations personnel.
• Knowledge of network and operating system hardening techniques.
• Knowledge of basic cyber operations activity concepts (e.g., footprinting, scanning and enumeration, penetration testing, white/blacklisting, etc.).
• Willingness to learn and accept responsibility, comply with safety rules and regulations, work efficiently, effectively and independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced government technology environment; to work as a productive member of a professional team, as well as initiative to be a self-starter; ability to work under pressure, multi-task and rapidly changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong familiarity with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Reliability Compliance.
• Experience in project management.
• Background in operational technology for the power grid.
• Electric utility experience is strongly preferred.

Pay

The full salary range for this position is $62.59 to $93.90 per hour.

Benefits

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits

Schedule

This position participates in the 24x7 callout support rotation for mission critical power grid operations systems. Through the Emergency Response Program, each employee is assigned a role—usually aligned with their regular duties—to support emergency operations.