System Administrator

Join AZAD Technology Partners as a System Administrator and support the facility's Study Automation Team within the Transmission Operations Development Group. This Study Automation Group, is involved in the creation of business process automation and documentation by interpreting design specifications, assisting in technical design, coding software, following test and deployment procedures, complying with project documentation requirements, and working on a development team using a mix of development methodologies, including Agile, as a process automation software developer.. The ideal candidate would keep abreast of industry developments regarding appropriate network system infrastructure technology and sustain a high-level of attention to detail in preventing accidental system outages or problems.

A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Systems, Engineering or a directly related field is preferred.

8 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelor's or associate degree.

10 years of experience is required without an applicable bachelor's or associate degree or no degree.

Applicable Certifications may count for 1 year of experience.

Experience should include demonstrated software programming work experience in Computer Science/Information Technology and transforming data for automation efforts.

7 years of the following experience:

Developing with .NET framework, C#, ReactJS, and SQL

.NET programming within an experienced development team

Object Oriented design principles

Database Access (i.e. Entity Framework, NHibernate, ADO.NET)

.NET Remoting, COM, and DCOM

Microsoft Visual Studio IDE

Experience with T-SQL development to write complex queries involving multiple tables. Experience in Extracting, Transforming and Loading (ETL) data from Excel, flat files, BCP utility, DTS, SSIS, and SSRS services

Microsoft Office Suite applications, specifically PowerPoint, Access, and Project

Valid U.S. Driver's License or RealID is required.

Preferred Skills:

Utility industry experience

Knowledge of and proficient skill in applying the following:

Designing and/or maintaining high availability systems having 24x7 support

Version Control Systems

Proven experience collaborating with software developers, testers and users throughout the System Life Cycle (SLC)

Ability to create and maintain clearly written technical, user, and system documentation

Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems, with understanding of impact on current and future programs and processes.

Provide a sustainable IT infrastructure by supplying cross training and functional documentation.

Demonstrated ability to quickly become familiar with existing systems and codebases

Experience using or automating PowerWorld Simulator or other electric power system simulation software (such as GE PSLF and V&R ROSE) is preferred

Microsoft PowerShell

Web services and socket-based protocols (i.e. XPATH, XML Schemas, XSLT, WCF, SOAP)

Web application development using MVC

Windows application development using WPF

Version Control Systems (i.e. TFS, Subversion, Git, Mercurial)

Current experience practicing test-driven development using test automation frameworks/tools (i.e. NUnit, MSTest, Moq, Rhino Mock, TypeMock, Pester)

Exposure to other programming languages (i.e. C++, Java)

Windows Cluster Server administration

Must produce code that coworkers can maintain and must be agreeable to peer reviews

Ability to take over support of code written by other developers

Excel at solving problems by debugging, troubleshooting

Designing and implementing solutions to complex technical issues.

Governmental processes and (electric) utility experience

This is a 2 year plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is hybrid based in Vancouver, WA with onsite 1 - 2 days per week. The hourly pay rate for this position is between $55.00 and $68.00 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package.

AZAD is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills. Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Consulting Services to Fortune 500 and innovative firms since 1992. AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years. Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and supporting our employees' career paths are the keys to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most interesting projects in the Pacific Northwest. If you enjoy working in such an environment, we encourage you to apply. EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus. AZAD values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences. Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve. AZAD is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work. AZAD, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans. AZAD, Inc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.