Senior System Administrator (PI System)

Summary

The Senior System Administrator works within the Application Services Group to administer the Authority’s Software Portfolio by conducting activities to support existing applications and software infrastructure as well as implement new applications and new software infrastructure, with a focus on Aveva PI System (formerly OSISoft).

 

The Senior System Administrator will use technical skills to implement, support, maintain, and improve the software infrastructure, and Project Management skills to realize these objectives in an environment where decisions are guided by policies, procedures, business plan, functional strategies, and business priorities with oversight from IT Management as well as from the IT Advisory committee.

 

The Senior System Administrator position focuses on supporting NYPA’s Asset Health Monitoring Application suite that includes Aveva PI, GE Smart Signal, GP Strategies Eta Pro, GE Asset Performance Monitoring etc.

 

To support existing applications the Senior System Administrator effectively manages the resolution of production issues, adheres to all IT change management and incident reporting requirements, and verifies that applications are functioning properly after any change. Additional support activities include installing upgrades and patches and, when required, analyze, design, code, and implement changes to enhance functionality or to accommodate business process changes. When an application, underlying software infrastructure, or hardware has reached the end of its lifecycle the Senior System Administrator is tasked with identifying and implementing replacement solutions to meet business objectives.

 

As technology and the utility business changes so must the solutions implemented to ensure NYPA business needs. The impact of this role ensures the business runs more efficiently, enables the improvement of business processes, and provides more information for better management decision making.

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Responsibilities

• Ensure the development, implementation and refinement of security policies, procedures, and programs to protect the New York Power Authority’s Information Technology cyber assets and enterprise digital ecosystem on premise and in cloud which include computers, networks, telecommunications equipment, data centers, and firewalls.
• Develop recommendations for IT Solutions based on business requirements; includes understanding and documenting business needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor and enforce appropriate cyber security policies and standards pertaining to security, account access and control, incident and escalation reporting, intrusion detection, data protection and threat vulnerability management.
• Threat and vulnerability management, remediation, and oversight.
• Cyber Security Awareness and Education program management.
• Assist with the configuration of and monitoring health of NYPA Cyber Security Services and Technologies.  
• Create, maintain, and manage documentation on cyber security assets, tools, and software.
• Collaborate with other IT disciplines as necessary to achieve Cyber Security outcomes.
   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of interactions of applications, operating systems, and hardware configurations to produce high quality technically sound solutions.
• Robust understanding of IT industry trends and tools as they apply to providing solutions to stated business issues and opportunities.
• Comprehensive understanding of the IT system infrastructure and network topology, familiarity with cyber security strategies and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security policies and practices found throughout both the public and private sectors.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex IT security and policy planning.
• Demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills and practical cyber security experience.
• Ability to communicate complex technical and security related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff.
• Demonstrated ability to assist in managing complex projects as required.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Information Technology 
• Industry Certification such as CISSP or CISM certification, or equivalent preferred. 
   

Physical Requirements

May be required to respond Cyber Security alerts and communicate during off hours.

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The target salary range for this position is: $104,910 - $157,370. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’