SCADA or Senior SCADA Systems Administrator

SCADA or Senior SCADA Systems Administrator Print ( Apply ufeff SCADA or Senior SCADA Systems Administrator Salary $90,000.00 - $128,000.00 Annually Location Headquarters - Phoenix 85024, AZ Job Type Full-Time Job Number 1309 Department Water Systems Opening Date 03/05/2026 Closing Date 3/25/2026 11:59 PM Arizona + Description + Benefits + Questions Overview & Purpose Number of Openings : 1 About the Pay Note: The salary range listed ($90,000 - $128,000) reflects the HIRING RANGE and does not represent the full pay range for this position. SCADA Systems Administrator: $90,000 - $108,000 Senior SCADA Systems Administrator: $106,000 - $128,000 About Central Arizona Project Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 336-mile system that supplies Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona. More than 6 million people rely on this supply. CAP employs nearly 500 people who enjoy a team-oriented and safety-focused work culture. The close community of a small company is driven to help fulfill our extremely valuable mission. Hear what some of our employees are saying about working for CAP Compensation & Benefits Package includes: + Competitive Salaries + Arizona State Retirement System - Pension + 401(k) + Medical, Dental and Vision + Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability + 4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule + Paid training & tuition reimbursement + 9 paid holidays + Paid vacation & sick time + Wellness programs + No benefits waiting period + Relocation benefits - Relocation assistance is available + Significant training and development opportunities + Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer + 6-week paid Maternity/Paternity leave About the Responsibilities The main functions of the Senior SCADA Systems Administrator ( position are to lead the administration of the hardware and software systems used for monitoring and operating the CAP aqueduct system at an advanced level, and in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring uninterrupted deliveries to water users. System Administration - Hardware: Responsible for equipment across multiple domains, including servers in a virtual environment, the local area network (LAN), workstations, laptops, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and audio/visual (A/V) systems. Tasks include managing system backups, applying security patches, updates, and hot fixes. Achieve high availability, reliability, and performance. Devise solutions as needed. System Administration - Software, Configuration, and Programming: Configure software, databases, displays, and tools, including Windows and group policies. Develop, modify, and test programming code for various PLCs, databases, and Aqueduct Control Software (ACS). Maintain standards and procedures to ensure consistency in implementation across assets. Cybersecurity: Follow best practices for patching, anti-virus, network monitoring, system configuration, and change management by implementing appropriate tools. Complete periodic audits to verify compliance with applicable policy and standards, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies. Asset Management: Maintain inventory of all assets. Provide technical support for capital projects and asset modifications during construction and commissioning to verify proper operation and remote system access. Maintain documentation as required, including testing procedures and results, system architecture and configuration, and administration procedures. Lead lifecycle management strategies to enhance the reliability of industrial control systems assets during the design, operation, and maintenance phases. Support reliability and maintainability of systems by providing data, training and tools to operations, engineering, maintenance and administration staff, ensuring efficient system upkeep and rapid response to issues. Support: Collaborate with cross functional teams to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve issues impeding real-time CAP canal system operations. Respond to after hour 24/7 support call outs to resolve urgent industrial control system software or hardware issues. Why This Job Is Awesome As a SCADA Systems Administrator, you will play a key role in configuring and maintaining systems that support remote operations and real-time monitoring used to manage critical water deliveries for CAPs 336-mile canal system in the state of Arizona. This position offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise for a meaningful purpose u2013 contributing to a dedicated team, solving complex problems, and continuously learning while working with cutting-edge technologies. About the Qualifications For the SCADA Systems Administrator: Bacheloru2019s degree plus three (3) yearsu2019 experience in a related discipline with demonstrated working knowledge and experience in multiple categories of the essential duties; OR, associateu2019s degree plus six (6) years or experience; OR, high school or equivalent plus seven (7) yearsu2019 of experience; OR high school or equivalent with a registered electrical apprenticeship plus five (5) yearsu2019 of experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Two (2) years of experience in a SCADA systems or process control environment. Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record. For the Senior SCADA Systems Administrator: Bacheloru2019s degree plus seven (7) yearsu2019 experience in a related discipline with demonstrated working knowledge and experience in multiple categories of the essential duties; OR, associateu2019s degree plus ten (10) yearsu2019 or experience; OR, high school or equivalent plus eleven (11) yearsu2019 of experience; OR high school or equivalent with a registered electrical apprenticeship plus nine (9) yearsu2019 of experience. Required Certifications or Licenses : ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate OR Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) OR ISA Certified Automation Professional. Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Five (5) yearsu2019 of experience in a SCADA systems or process control environment. Click HERE ( to see the full position description for the SCADA Systems Administrator position. Click HERE ( to see the full position description for the Senior SCADA Systems Administrator position. If you are looking for a challenging, creative role with the opportunity to make a difference in Arizona, all while enjoying a great work/life balance, APPLY ONLINE todayYour water, your future. Welcome to the Central Arizona Project - YouTube ( Clickhere (for details regarding CAP's benefits. 01 I have reviewed the target hiring range for this position. I understand that this target range does not reflect the full employee pay range for this job. I understand that in addition to pay, CAP provides employees with a generous benefits package including pension, 401(k), excellent health insurance with $0 employee-only premium, dental, vision, life, disability, 4-10 work schedule with Fridays off, paid training, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, wellness programs, and more. + Yes 02 Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)? + Yes + No 03 Which best describes your highest level of education? + Less than High School Diploma or Less than a GED + High School Diploma or GED + Associate's degree + Bachelor's degree + Master's degree + PhD or JD 04 How many years of related experience do you have? + None + 1 - 2 + 3 - 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 - 8 + 9 + 10 + 11+ 05 Do you have a registered electrical apprenticeship? + Yes + No 06 How many years of experience do you have in a SCADA systems or process control environment? + None + 1 - 2 + 3 - 4 + 5+ 07 Please list below what systems and technologies you have experience using. 08 Please select the certifications or licenses you have below. + ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate + Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) + ISA Certified Automation Professional + None of the Above 09 Do you have a valid driver's license and a good driving record? + Yes + No Required Question Employer Central Arizona Project Address 23636 N. 7th Street Phoenix, Arizona, 85024 Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2026-03-09