SCADA OT Systems Technician

JOB LOCATION Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946 Cit y  of Aurora ,  Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:   Integrity ,   Respect, Professionalism , and   Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora? Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community Competitive total compensation package Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Access to innovation workspaces PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Salary to be commensurate with experience The hiring range for this position is $31.42 - $39.27/hourly This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate   can   work up to 40 hours per week.  The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits,   accrue   paid time off, and receive 11 paid holidays.   The deadline to submit applications is July 5, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT Aurora Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of drinking water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems, treatment of drinking water and non-potable reclaimed wastewater for irrigation, billing and collection, public outreach and water conservation, acquisition and development of future water rights, major capital projects programs, and quality control for regulatory compliance and public health. Aurora Water is looking for a SCADA / OT Systems Technician I for the Technical Operations section of the Support Services division to support and grow our SCADA Operational Technology [OT] team and infrastructure. We’re looking for an empathetic, thoughtful candidate who has enthusiasm for helping people, as well as expertise in scaling our OT systems to meet the water needs of the growing population of the City of Aurora. The applicant’s starting salary will be commensurate with relevant education, experience, knowledge, certifications, skills, and abilities required for this position and within the hiring salary range. PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Performs a broad range of difficult and complex duties associated with the maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, testing, repair, and installation of networking equipment, systems, and tools. Performs all aspects of the OT Network including, designing, analyzing, configuring, implementing, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, upgrading, securing, and documenting Aurora Water’s SCADA  local and wide area network systems [Lan / WAN], security systems, storage systems, disaster prevention and recovery systems, and all cabled and wireless communication systems related to the SCADA network. Troubleshoots SCADA / OT Network communications for lease-line circuits, spread spectrum, narrow-band, camera systems, and microwave radios. Implements, monitors, and maintains cybersecurity of the OT system by utilizing an all-hazards risk management strategy as recommended in ANSI / AWWA G430: Security Practices for Operations and Management Maintains integrity of the SCADA Network, in conjunction with and through close coordination with the lead technicians Defines back-up strategy and schedule; Performs back-ups / restoration of the SCADA Network system Actively monitors functionality and performance of the SCADA Network and its services Participates in the development and implementation of all SCADA / OT technical policies and procedures including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, and purchasing Configures, deploys, and verifies functionality of SCADA / OT Network hardware Configures, maintains, troubleshoots, installs, updates, and upgrades OT hardware platforms such as, firewalls, switches, servers, and nodes Patch management: Assesses patching needs when an advisory is posted, performs patching testing in OT environment, deploys patches to OT workstations, OT servers, OT firewalls, and OT switches Manages and maintains end point protection system Maintains OT Network switch configurations, changes, adds, and moves Manages OT Network design and OT firewall rules, monitors OT Network assets Manages security governance and organization Manages Cybersecurity incidents including, defining Cyber incident and crisis management process, develop recovery procedures, report past cyber incidents Supports other departments / divisions and technology projects by serving as the expert in SCADA Network processes Ensures a complete and accurate inventory of physical OT Network devices, software, and licensing Maintains equipment baselines and configurations Executes daily, scheduled corrective / preventative maintenance and repair tasks Maintains OT Network documentation and software revisions Attends weekly team meetings and presents safety topic on a rotation basis Stays current on technical issues relative to the position Ensures proper safety precautions are observed Performs other related duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be