Senior Information Systems Analyst (Operational Technology)

JOIN THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY!We welcome veteran or transitioning military to apply The San Diego County Water Authority is an independent public agency that serves as San Diego County's regional water wholesaler. The mission of the Water Authority is to provide a safe and reliable water supply to its 22 member agencies serving the region's $268 billion economy and 3.3 million residents. The Water Authority is executing a long-term strategy to diversify the region's supplies, make major investments in the region's water delivery and storage system, and improve water use efficiency. Through dynamic leadership, thoughtful planning, and prudent fiscal policies, the Water Authority is cost effectively managing the region's water portfolio, while continuing to diversify supplies to enhance current and future reliability. **The Operations & Maintenance Department** The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Department is responsible for operating the Water Authority's aqueduct delivery system; ensuring facility security and emergency preparedness; and maintaining and managing the fleet and various other assets. Specifically, the department controls water deliveries to meet member agency demands; manages dam and reservoir operations; ensures water quality; oversees water treatment plant and power generation operations; maintains all vehicles and heavy equipment; provides electro-mechanical support; implements the Asset Management Program (AMP); complies with all applicable environmental regulations; and develops and manages computerized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and system maintenance programs. **The Operations Technology Division** The Operations Technology Division supports and maintains the core IT and OT infrastructure that supports the operation of the Water Authority’s mission-critical systems, including enterprise virtualization platforms, clustered storage environments, network and compute resources, and integrated industrial control and communications systems. Routine work involves sustaining and troubleshooting the IT/OT-aligned operational technology stack, including instrumentation and control hardware and the networked communication infrastructure that supports industrial control and data-exchange operations. The division also provides design and construction support for Capital Improvement Projects, as well as technical assistance to the Aqueduct Protection Program. **The Ideal Candidate** The ideal candidate for the Senior Information Systems Analyst (Operational Technology) is a highly skilled IT/OT professional who thrives in complex technical environments and is motivated by safeguarding critical infrastructure. This individual will bring deep experience supporting and securing large-scale operational technology environments including industrial control systems, OT networks, virtualization platforms, and field communication systems and will be comfortable serving as the technical lead for system reliability, architecture, and cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will possess: - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and improve system performance. - Knowledge of information systems, industrial control system, standard network architectures, and common OT protocols. - Experience applying cybersecurity principles in operational environments, including system hardening, monitoring, and compliance. - Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, operations, cybersecurity, integrators, and field staff. - Skill in leading technical aspects of multi-disciplinary projects, including system upgrades and major capital improvement work. - Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. - A proactive, forward-thinking approach and the ability to work independently in a mission-critical environment. The successful candidate will be committed to the mission-critical nature of t…