Power Systems Application Engineer – Electric SCADA

Position: Power Systems Application Engineer – Electric SCADA Applications
Job Description
Industry

• Power & Utility

Roles & Responsibilities / Desirable Skills / Must Have Technical & Functional Skills

• Proficient in Electric Transmission EMS / SCADA / Implementation

• Preferable hands-on experience of implementing GE Reliance (XA21) EMS/SCADA or any equivalent SCADA from Siemens, OSI, ABB, Schneider
  , etc.

• Good knowledge of Electric SCADA applications / Power DMS / TMS

• Experience doing data modelling

• 5+ years of work experience in customizing and delivering Network or Transmission Applications
  , preferably Reliance

• 5 years of experience with Linux and Windows Operating Systems

• 5 years of experience with C, Java, Oracle Database SQL
  , shell scripting, and ability to read and interpret logs and debug files

• Installation of Operating System patches and other 3rd-party software such as Oracle, Net App
  , etc.

• System configuration and hands-on experience with Git Hub and Clear Case

• 5 years’ experience working on Real-time or Mission-Critical Systems

• Must have experience in picking up and installing fixes on live customer systems

• Proven track record of problem analysis, identification, and resolution

• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills

• Good communication skills (verbal and written)

• MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and MS Outlook competency

• Reliance (formerly known as XA/21) experience

• Object-Oriented programming techniques
  , Oracle, and/or system administration is a plus

• Reliance grid apps domain

• Database SQL / PL/SQL

• Test Management / Exposure to automated testing

Keywords

• Power On Reliance

• XA21

• Power Systems

• EMS

Experience Range in Required Skills

• 6–8 years

Generic Managerial Skills

• Ability to manage client discussions and technical reviews

• Effective communication, documentation, and presentation abilities

• Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, or similar)

• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills

Education

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• Master’s in Electrical Engineering specialized in Power System Applications (PSA)

Requirements
Experience (Years): 4-6 Essential

Skills:

• Work with project teams throughout the organization to design, implement, and manage CDN infrastructure using Akamai, to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability for customer facing applications and business processes.
• Handle multiple priorities and assignments with excellence and precision.
• Be a part of a 24/7/365 organization (some after hours support is expected as part of normal on-call rotation).
• Directly support line of business development teams, provide guidance to them on implementation and changes for customer facing applications
• Develop and maintain security protocols and measures to protect CDN infrastructure from cyber threats.
• Monitor and analyze network performance, identifying and resolving issues to optimize content delivery of critical applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Akamai CDN solutions with existing systems and applications.
• Collaborate with information security teams to implement DDoS protection strategies and other security measures in the CDN.
• Provide technical support and guidance to clients and internal teams regarding CDN and security best practices.
• Work closely with vendor and professional service teams on delivery related activities and strategy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. OR similar work experience.
• Strong understanding of network protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, TCP/IP).
• Proven experience as a CDN Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on cybersecurity.
• In-depth knowledge of Content Delivery Network technologies, including caching, load balancing, and content optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience supporting 24/7/365 customer facing applications at enterprise scale.
• Awareness and experience with cybersecurity tools and practices, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash) a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH) are a plus but not required.