IT/OT Systems Administrator

About Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency The Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency (KYMEA) is a joint-public agency dedicated to serving the energy needs of municipal electric utilities across the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Founded to deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable power, KYMEA provides wholesale power supply, energy market services, and operational support to its member communities.

KYMEAs mission is to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy services to the communities we serve through collaboration and operational excellence.

Our portfolio includes diverse generation resourcesfrom renewable energy projects to traditionalpower facilitiesensuring resiliency and long-term stability for the communities we serve.

At KYMEA, we value collaboration, innovation, and integrity.

We are proud to support local growth, provide meaningful career opportunities, and play a vital role in energizing Kentuckys communities.

Position Title: IT/OT Systems Administrator Department: Market Operations Supervisor: Vice President of Market Analytics FLSA Status: Exempt JOB SUMMARY: The IT/OT Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, support, and security of the companys Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and underlying communication networks.

This role bridges traditional informational technology (IT) with operational technology (OT), ensuring the reliability, performance, and protection of KYMEAs critical infrastructure.

The administrator will collaborate closely with both IT and Operations to deliver seamless, secure, and innovative solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES: A.

System Administration: 1.

Manage, maintain, and support all SCADA components, including servers, workstations, databases, and associated hardware/software.

B.

Network & Communications Management: 1.

Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot networks and communication systems (e.g., TCP/IP/Ethernet, radio, fiber optic, cellular) connecting remote sites and control centers.

C.

Cybersecurity & Compliance: 1.

Implement and maintain robust OT/ICS cybersecurity controls, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention, and compliance with standards such as NERC CIP (energy).

2.

Support implementation and maintenance of industry-required cybersecurity controls in coordination with the Security Service Partner.

3.

Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to network and system vulnerabilities.

D.

Troubleshooting and Support: 1.

Diagnose and resolve complex SCADA hardware, software, and communication protocol issues (Modbus, DNP3, OPC, ICCP).

Provide 24/7 on-call support for urgent operational needs.

E.

System Maintenance and Upgrades: 1.

Plan and execute system expansions, upgrades, and integrations in partnership with engineers, integrators, and operations staff.

2.

Track applicable purchase order-related purchases and advise accounting on completeness status.

F.

Documentation and Reporting: 1.

Maintain comprehensive system documentation (network diagram...