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Systems Administrator 1, 2, Senior

Location:

Scottsdale, AZ, US

Date: Jun 2, 2025

**Requisition ID** : 18858

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

+ Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)

+ 401(k) plan with employer matching

+ Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

+ Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)

+ Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance

+ Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)

+ Short and long-term disability plans

+ Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs

+ 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

The role involves building integration services to transport and transform data across multiple systems using various development tools. Responsibilities include maintaining, integrating, and implementing software applications within the organization, coordinating software testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, and support to ensure smooth implementation of new software and updates. The position also ensures proper controls over test and production systems and software source code.

Additionally, the role plays a key part in designing, planning, and supporting server environments. The Administrator is responsible for implementing new technology and leading IT projectsacross departments. This position requires a highly experienced and self-motivated individual capable of performing technical server administrative functions to ensure the reliability of SRP systems.

What You'll Do

+ Designs, builds, tests, and supports enterprise integration applications and services.

+ Develops data messaging formats aligned with internal standards and industry best practices.

+ Installs, configures, and supports integration development tools and vendor software (Windows/Linux).

+ Writes and executes test plans; troubleshoots production issues for critical applications.

+ Writes SQL queries across SQL Server, Oracle, and Snowflake environments.

+ Manages and supports infrastructure for integration applications.

+ Deploys, provisions, and maintains servers in hybrid (on-prem/cloud) environments.

+ Monitors and ensures server health, performance, and stability.

+ Performs day-to-day system administration and advanced server troubleshooting.

+ Automates tasks using PowerShell, Bash, and Python.

+ Maintains server security through patching and upgrades.

+ Delivers technical documentation including requirements and design specs.

+ Leads and participates in departmental and cross-functional IT projects.

+ Applies SRP and IT methodologies to deliver solutions.

+ Plans future enhancements and software releases.

+ Provides technical support for various applications and infrastructure tools.

+ Coordinates with internal IT teams (Networking, Server, Database, Desktop).

+ Collaborates with business groups on enhancements and communicates production issues.

+ Participates in 24x7 on-call rotation.

+ Performs design reviews and ensures adherence to standards.

+ Develops and maintains disaster recovery and contingency plans.

+ Documents technical processes and procedures.

What It Takes To Succeed

• Proficient in supporting software development and/or data engineering

• Proficient working in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Flexible and willing to step in and provide hands-on assistance as needed

• Good self-discipline, accountability, and responsibility to work environment

• Able to gather comprehensive information to support decision-making

• Support and represent SRP in a professional manner at all times

• Adaptable to interpersonal style to suit different people or situations

• Experience in Microsoft Azure DevOps a plus

• Experience in IIS is a plus

• SQL experience is a plus

• C#, JavaScript, or Python experience is a plus

• Knowledge of the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) or distribution management systems is a plus

Experience

• For a Level 1 (Associate), a minimum of no previous years of experience to two years related experience is required (if no degree, four-six years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling four-six years).

• For a Level 2 (Journey), a minimum of two years of experience to four years related experience is required (if no degree, six-eight years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling six-eight years).

• For a Level 3 (Senior), a minimum of five years of related experience is required (if no degree, nine years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling nine years).

Education

A bachelor’s degree related to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.

**Nearest Major Market:** Phoenix