System Administrator, Operational Technology

Kairos Power•Alameda, CA

20h•$122,270 - $143,847•Onsite

About The Position

Kairos Power is seeking a software administrator to support PostgreSQL, operational technology (OT) infrastructure, and data-platform administration. The role builds and maintains software infrastructure used by operators to manage facilities and operate plants, as well as platforms that support hardware, software, and data management for plant operations and testing activities. The position supports AWS and reactor-local infrastructure designed to maintain non-safety-related OT operations during extended losses of cloud connectivity. The role also works with stakeholders on information architecture and infrastructure requirements, supports data management, and helps keep platforms available, secure, and maintainable through monitoring, controlled changes, documentation, and recovery testing. The position is located at Kairos Power’s Alameda, California headquarters. Some travel may be required, up to 10%.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in software or systems administration, including PostgreSQL database administration and support of cloud or on-premises infrastructure.
Familiarity with SQL and PostgreSQL.
Experience with GitHub or similar tools for version control and controlled software releases.
Demonstrated experience working with stakeholders to understand and develop infrastructure requirements.
Experience setting up and maintaining server infrastructure in cloud or on-premises environments.
Experience developing and troubleshooting APIs or software integrations using a programming or scripting language.
Ability to troubleshoot software platform, database, and connectivity issues using logs, diagnostic tools, and documented procedures.
Knowledge of data integrity and availability considerations for cloud and reactor-local systems, including operation during loss of cloud connectivity.
Knowledge of API integration concepts, including authentication, data exchange, and error handling.
Understanding of software modularization and containerization concepts and their application to repeatable deployment.
Ability to assess the operational impact of proposed changes, follow approval processes, and recognize when technical escalation is needed.
Ability to translate stakeholder needs into clear technical requirements and communicate technical issues to technical and nontechnical users.
Ability to work occasionally on weekends, flex schedules, and work extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines.
Ability to meet the facility’s Department of Energy authorization requirements for access to Part 810-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent; preferred but not required.
Experience with SCADA platforms, such as Ignition, or OPC UA communications.
Experience with Electronic Procedures, Plant Simulators, or Control System programming.
Scripting experience with Python/Jython and PowerShell.

Responsibilities

Administer software platforms for SCADA/HMI, Electronic Procedures, Operations Management, Control System programming, Simulator Platform, and AWS-hosted servers.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop information architecture for software platforms.
Coordinate data management activities supporting test systems and business operations.
Support administration and optimization of PostgreSQL databases in AWS and reactor-local environments, including query performance, indexing, backups, replication, and recovery testing.
Support modularization and containerization of software solutions to enable repeatable and efficient deployment.
Develop and maintain APIs that integrate design, operations, and finance platforms.
Contribute to network segmentation and cloud resource strategy, and perform approved updates that support continuity of operations.
Monitor platform and database health, investigate service disruptions, and coordinate restoration or escalation with responsible teams.
Maintain configuration records, system dependencies, and operating procedures for supported platforms.
Administer user access and service accounts for supported platforms in accordance with approved access controls.
Apply and validate approved software patches and configuration changes using established testing, release, and rollback procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.