Senior Systems Engineer – Applications

Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer – Applications for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.

Overview

The Senior Systems Engineer – Applications is responsible for the delivery, administration, and optimization of business applications that support plant operations and related enterprise functions. This role ensures the availability, performance, and reliability of mission-critical business applications, supports implementation and upgrade projects, and provides advanced technical leadership in application management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrative resource for business applications supporting plant operations, including EAM/ERP and related enterprise systems.
• Plan, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise applications in Windows and Linux environments.
• Perform regular maintenance, including application patching, plugin updates, and configuration changes.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support, investigate and resolve application issues, and mentor junior IT staff.
• Support and optimize integration between enterprise systems and platforms such as IoT, GIS, SCADA, financial, and HR systems.
• Implement automation for application deployment, configuration, and monitoring to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and prevent service degradation.
• Participate in business continuity planning, disaster recovery testing, and cybersecurity compliance efforts.
• Support audits and regulatory compliance by ensuring application controls are in place and functioning.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including configurations, workflows, integrations, and customizations.
• Lead or contribute to system lifecycle initiatives, including selection, implementation, upgrades, and retirement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure minimal operational disruption during application deployments and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 7+ years of experience managing enterprise or business applications, with at least 5 years administering ERP/EAM platforms in a utility, manufacturing, or similarly regulated environment.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of plant operations and business processes in regulated industries, ideally nuclear or utility sectors.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/EAM systems such as Oracle, IBM Maximo, Asset Suite.
• Proficiency in SQL, scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash), and integration tools (APIs, ETL, middleware).
• Experience with cloud technologies (Azure, AWS) and hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with ITSM tools and ITIL processes.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for enterprise systems.
• Personable and highly collaborative.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with cloud-hosted enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as FERC, NERC CIP, and NQA-1.

Shift

Standard working environment of more than 8 hours per day. Travel required: 0-5%.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.