Job Description

Job Summary

Provide technical leadership, database management and system administration and maintenance functions for a diverse population of infrastructure and software systems hosted at PSEG Nuclear. Perform database, display and other software changes, security updates and other changes to plant process real-time computing systems in accordance with established processes and procedures.  Provide integrated systems planning and recommend new or different technologies that address operational needs and support overall corporate and business goals.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities Include:
• Act as the support designer/engineer for networking systems and their subsystems utilizing an understanding of available technology, tools, existing designs and regulatory requirements (e.g., NEI 08-09 R6) security controls, policies and procedures
• Collect, consolidate and analyze business and technical requirements from key constituents. Recommend appropriate technological designs and solutions that comply with regulatory requirements and IT architectural and PSEG's business strategies, and provide the most efficient and cost effective solution
• Support the delivery of the network solutions, including requirements analysis, internal proposal preparation, RFP development, vendor statement of work evaluation, tool selection, and implementation planning
• Assist with the development of network architectures, perform network traffic analysis, predict network bandwidth and storage capacity needs, and recommend modifications to the network configurations which reduces cost, maintain regulatory compliance and improve service
• Assist with developing and maintaining rolling life cycle plans for network infrastructure
• Work with client and IT Engineering, IT operations, and other IT areas as appropriate throughout the development, testing and implementation life cycle, including participation in troubleshooting of production issues
• Test and install network patches and upgrades as required to maintain a secure operational environment
Note: This multi-level series (Grade Level 28- 29) includes the Principal Technology Product Consultant and Sr. Principal Technology Product Consultant titles.  The successful candidate is assigned the grade level based upon their skills and background as determined during the interview process.
The following 9 attributes will be used to differentiate candidates for the Sr Principal title (Grade level 29):
• Demonstrated ability to present to Senior leadership plans for future funding and status of the current environment.
• Prior work experience at a Nuclear Power plant developing strategy for digital modifications
• Demonstrated leadership with a multiple discipline team performing complex troubleshooting
• Demonstrated leadership in developing and deploying common solutions to ease capital and O&M costs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and mentoring other team members
• Proven record of working with EPRI, IEE or other organizations to develop Nuclear industry standards.
• Prior work experience leveraging data analytics and digital transformation at Nuclear
• Demonstrated leadership focusing on Emergent Technologies and any new innovative areas that align with PSEG business objectives.
• Proven record of implementing IOT (Internet of Things) solutions
 

Job Specific Qualifications

Required Skills 
•    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering 
•    For the Sr. Principal Technology Product Consultant must have at least 10 years of experience in engineering/network/systems/security design, installation, management, or operation for corporate networks. 
•    Possession of or ability to pass and maintain Nuclear Engineering Support Population (ESP) within first year of employment.
•    Possession of or ability to pass and maintain Digital qualification.
•    Self-starting with the demonstrated ability to learn new technical concepts quickly
•    Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
•    Demonstrated consultative and communication skills, analytical ability, decisiveness, strong judgment, and the ability to work effectively with client and IT management and staff and vendors.
•    Demonstrated  problem solving and root cause analysis skills

Desired Skills: 
Advanced professional training and certifications such as:
• Windows MCSA or MCSE
• Windows Certifications for Server 2008 and 2012.
• Scientech Rtime application knowledge 
• Experience with and general understanding of some or all of the following:
    o UNIX operating system
    o Cisco technologies and products.
    o Dell Server technologies and products
    o Desktop hardware and software technologies
    o Project management and architectural skills such as creating software lifecycle development plans
    o Experience with following rigid process and procedural guidance.
• Must be available for call-out and overtime support.
• Must Fulfill and maintain PSEG Nuclear requirements for holding a badge for unescorted site access.
• Support PSEG Nuclear Emergency Preparedness program drills and events