Senior Engineering Technician (Network)

About the role

The Senior Engineering Technician (Network) position within the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is dedicated to ensuring and maintaining optimal network performance and reliability in an Operational Technology (OT) environment. This role involves providing day-to-day support and participating in the modernization and maintenance of the SCADA network infrastructure. The position also guides technical decisions and solutions while working cross-functionally with IT, project teams, and external consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead lifecycle asset management for SCADA network communications infrastructure, including condition assessments, asset inventory governance, end-of-life/end-of-support tracking, risk-based replacement planning, and development of capital improvement roadmaps.
• Initiate, develop, deploy, and oversee network strategies for SCADA environments which include servers, PCs (Microsoft and Linux), PLCs, RTUs, LANs, WANs, wireless devices, virtual machines, and DMZs.
• Review, analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network and system issues, providing expert-level troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Employ secure SCADA network architecture and cybersecurity best practices to protect critical infrastructure.
• Lead and contribute to the planning, deployment, configuration and upgrade of Metropolitan SCADA network communications systems.
• Partner closely with IT teams, project managers, and SCADA network/security consultants to review designs, guide technical decisions, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Develop and maintain technical standards, documentation, and procedures while mentoring junior staff and promoting operational excellence.

Requirements

Education and Experience: High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate (HSEC), and two years of accredited college or university in engineering AND eight years of relevant experience, two years of which must have been at the Engineering Technician III level. Relevant Experience is defined as a combination which include all of the following: Experience maintaining network infrastructure; support of LAN/WAN infrastructures; and resolving network performance issues.

Qualifications

Certifications, Licenses, And Registration Requirements: License(s): Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan
• Retail benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

Employment Standards

• Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate (HSEC), and two years of accredited college or university in engineering AND eight years of relevant experience, two years of which must have been at the Engineering Technician III level. Relevant Experience is defined as a combination which include all of the following: Experience maintaining network infrastructure; support of LAN/WAN infrastructures; and resolving network performance issues.

Benefits

• Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)

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About MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com. Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).