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Central Arizona Project SCADA or Senior SCADA Systems Administrator in Phoenix, Arizona
SCADA or Senior SCADA Systems Administrator
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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
12-week paid Maternity/Paternity leave
About the Responsibilities
The main functions of the Senior SCADA Systems Administrator (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/capaz/classspecs/735830?keywords=SCADA&pagetype=classSpecifications) 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 – 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:
Bachelor’s degree plus three (3) years’ experience in a related discipline with demonstrated working knowledge and experience in multiple categories of the essential duties; OR, associate’s degree plus six (6) years or experience; OR, high school or equivalent plus seven (7) years’ of experience; OR high school or equivalent with a registered electrical apprenticeship plus five (5) years’ 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:
Bachelor’s degree plus seven (7) years’ experience in a related discipline with demonstrated working knowledge and experience in multiple categories of the essential duties; OR, associate’s degree plus ten (10) years’ or experience; OR, high school or equivalent plus eleven (11) years’ of experience; OR high school or equivalent with a registered electrical apprenticeship plus nine (9) years’ 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) years’ of experience in a SCADA systems or process control environment.
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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 today!www.cap-az.com/jobs. Your water, your future.
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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.
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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?
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Which best describes your highest level of education?
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How many years of related experience do you have?
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Do you have a registered electrical apprenticeship?
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How many years of experience do you have in a SCADA systems or process control environment?
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Please list below what systems and technologies you have experience using.
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Please select the certifications or licenses you have below.
ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate
Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
ISA Certified Automation Professional
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Do you have a valid driver's license and a good driving record?
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Employer
Central Arizona Project
Address
23636 N. 7th Street
Phoenix, Arizona, 85024
Website
http://www.cap-az.com
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