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Job Title: ADMS Technology/ System Engineer
Role Overview
The ADMS Technology Engineer is responsible for the complete technology lifecycle of Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), including design, configuration, development, testing, deployment, maintenance, and operational support. The role works closely with Business Analysts, Product Managers, System Operators, Cybersecurity teams, Network teams, Vendors, and other technical stakeholders to ensure reliable and efficient grid operations.
The engineer may support both new ADMS implementations and production support environments, focusing on system performance, integrations, troubleshooting, upgrades, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Solution Design & Implementation
- Analyze business requirements, operational workflows, and user needs to create technical designs and implementation plans.
- Configure and implement ADMS applications, modules, and integrated solutions.
- Support deployment of new features, upgrades, patches, enhancements, and defect fixes across development, testing, and production environments.
- Configure workstations, applications, and system components to meet operational and project requirements.
2. System Administration & Support
- Monitor system health, performance, and operational reports to ensure service reliability and compliance.
- Troubleshoot application and infrastructure issues through log analysis, trace review, configuration validation, and change verification.
- Perform workstation and server patching on Windows and Linux environments.
- Maintain environment readiness and support command-line configurations when required.
3. Production Support & Issue Resolution
- Investigate escalated incidents and perform root cause analysis.
- Develop and implement both short-term fixes and long-term corrective actions.
- Support end users with login issues, password resets, system access requests, and functional inquiries.
- Ensure timely resolution of system defects and operational issues.
4. Systems Integration & Testing
- Support testing and validation of interfaces between:
- SCADA
- OMS (Outage Management System)
- GIS (Geographic Information System)
- DMS (Distribution Management System)
- Historian Systems
- ICCP Interfaces
- Enterprise Data Integrations
- Validate data accuracy, availability, and system interoperability.
5. Technical Reviews & Documentation
- Conduct peer reviews of technical designs, configurations, implementation plans, code, and deployment artifacts.
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and enterprise standards.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, troubleshooting guides, and operational runbooks.
6. Infrastructure & Virtualization
- Work with virtualized environments such as VMware vCenter.
- Support system provisioning, monitoring, maintenance, and resource management.
- Understand and work with:
- Network topology diagrams
- LAN/IP schemas
- Firewall configurations
- Server architecture diagrams
- Interface specifications
7. Reporting & Analytics
- Create and maintain operational reports and dashboards.
- Develop Power BI reports to support operational monitoring and business decision-making.
8. Stakeholder Communication
- Coordinate with operations teams, project teams, cybersecurity, network teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
- Communicate system status, deployment activities, risks, and issue resolutions effectively.
Must-Have Skills
- ADMS Implementation & Production Support
- ADMS / Grid Operations Systems Integration
- Systems Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
- SCADA / OMS / DMS / GIS Integration Experience
- Windows & Linux Server Administration
- VMware vCenter Administration
- System Monitoring & Performance Analysis
- Interface Testing & Data Validation
- Technical Documentation & Peer Reviews
- Power BI Reporting & Dashboard Development
- Cybersecurity & Enterprise Standards Compliance
- Network Fundamentals (IP, LAN, Firewall Concepts)
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $118K - $131 K depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
· 401(k) plan and contributions
· Long-term/Short-term Disability
· Paid Parental Leave
· Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Application accepted till 10/25/2026
Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
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