About this role
This position provides operational technology (OT) support to multiple Kern River departments by maintaining and enhancing critical production systems. The role serves as a key technical resource, resolving complex OT issues, ensuring system reliability and security, and providing technical leadership for OT projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. Typically, six years of progressively responsible experience in OT, IT, systems administration, or a related discipline may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of five years of experience supporting, administering, and maintaining OT or IT systems, applications, networks, and infrastructure in a complex operational environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Comprehensive knowledge of operating systems, virtualization technologies, cybersecurity tools, and business-critical applications.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze system performance, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and develop practical solutions to improve reliability and efficiency.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, projects, and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience leading or participating in cross-functional teams and collaborating with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
- Strong understanding of system integration, network connectivity, asset management, and operational technology environments.
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, certificate management, vulnerability mitigation, and incident response processes.
- Self-motivated with strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Willingness to work outside normal business hours, as required, and participate in an on-call rotation to support critical operational systems and infrastructure.