ASPENTECH DGM SCADA, EMS & Web Platform Administrator

The ASPENTECH DGM SCADA, EMS & Web Platform Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, optimization, and support of AspenTech Digital Grid Management (DGM) SCADA, Energy Management System (EMS), and web-based platforms. This role ensures high availability, performance, and cybersecurity of mission-critical systems used for real-time grid monitoring, control, and operational planning., Platform Administration

• Install, configure, and maintain AspenTech DGM SCADA/EMS and web platforms.

• Manage system upgrades, patches, and version control across all environments (Dev, Test, Prod).

• Ensure high availability, redundancy,

and system resilience.

System Operations & Support

• Provide Level 2/3 support for SCADA, EMS, and web applications.

• Troubleshoot system, application, and

integration issues across real-time and

web platforms.

• Coordinate with AspenTech support and internal stakeholders for incident resolution.

SOM Web Platform Management

• Administer SOM web applications, services, and user access.

• Manage web servers (e.g., IIS/Apache), application deployment, and performance tuning.

• Support operational planning workflows, scheduling tools, and reporting modules.

• Ensure seamless integration between SOMPLANNER, SCADA/EMS, and

enterprise systems.

Database & Data Management

• Administer real-time, relational, and

historical databases.

• Ensure data integrity, backups, replication, and disaster recovery readiness.

• Optimize data flows between SCADA/ EMS and SOMPLANNER platforms.

Integration & Communication

• Configure and maintain communication protocols (ICCP, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-101/104).

• Integrate SCADA/EMS and SOMPLANNER with external systems (GiS, OMS, ERP, market systems).

• Support APIs, web services, and middleware integrations.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Implement cybersecurity controls aligned with standards (e.g., NERC CiP, ISO 27001).

• Perform vulnerability assessments,

patching, and access control

management.

• Secure web platforms and ensure compliance with IT and OT security policies.

System Monitoring & Optimization

• Monitor system health, logs, alarms, and web application performance.

• Conduct performance tuning, capacity

planning, and scalability improvements.

• Identify and implement automation opportunities.

Documentation & Training

• Maintain system architecture diagrams, SOPs, and configuration documentation.

• 5+ years of experience with SCADA/ EMS systems, 2+ of which with AspenTech DGM.

• Experience supporting web-based enterprise platforms (e.g., SOMPLANNER or similar).

• Experience with databases (Cassandra/

Mongo) and real-time data systems.

• Knowledge of communication protocols (ICCP, DNP3, IEC standards).

• Experience with Windows/Linux servers and web server technologies (ils, Apache).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AspenTech SOMPLANNER or equivalent planning/ scheduling platforms.

• Familiarity with REST APIs,

microservices, and web integrations.

• Scripting experience (Python, Shell, PowerShell).

• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NERC CIP, ISO 27001).

• Experience in utility, transmission, or

distribution environments.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to manage both real-time OT systems and web-based IT platforms

• Attention to detail and system

reliability focus

• Effective communication and cross-

team collaboration

• Ability to work in high-pressure, mission-critical environments