Careers In Government
Posted: Oct 22, 2025
Salary:
$145,058.04 - $184,915.44 Annually USD
Position:
Senior Systems Administrator – Electric Utility Department
Job Overview Silicon Valley Power (SVP) is a community‑owned, not‑for‑profit municipal electric utility serving Santa Clara. SVP owns generation, transmission, and distribution assets, and is expanding its infrastructure and services.
Position Summary The incumbent will manage and operate Windows Server, Active Directory, HP Synergy Compute Modules, and SAN/LUN administration for the City’s Electric Utility Department.
Responsibilities
Manage and operate Windows Server infrastructure.
Administer Active Directory environments.
Configure and maintain HP Synergy Compute Modules.
Administer SAN/LUN storage systems.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education Requirements Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
Minimum Experience Requirements Four (4) years of experience with real‑time energy management systems involving development, implementation, and management.
Acceptable Substitution Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis for the required education, up to a maximum of four (4) years.
License/Certifications Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required at time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), microprocessor‑based relays, Distributed Network Protocol (DNP), and ABB Network Manager – S (SPIDER) Energy Management Systems.
Experience with VMware virtualization, SAN/NAS storage, and IBM Blade Centers.
Experience using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
Other Requirements
May be required to work unusual hours and weekends, and be available on an “on call” basis.
Employees are required to pass initial and periodic comprehensive background checks, including fingerprinting.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job assignment.
Application Process Applications must be filled out completely. Submit a Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the City of Santa Clara job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a bi‑weekly basis.
EEO Statement The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615‑2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.
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Salary:
$145,058.04 - $184,915.44 Annually USD
Position:
Senior Systems Administrator – Electric Utility Department
Job Overview Silicon Valley Power (SVP) is a community‑owned, not‑for‑profit municipal electric utility serving Santa Clara. SVP owns generation, transmission, and distribution assets, and is expanding its infrastructure and services.
Position Summary The incumbent will manage and operate Windows Server, Active Directory, HP Synergy Compute Modules, and SAN/LUN administration for the City’s Electric Utility Department.
Responsibilities
Manage and operate Windows Server infrastructure.
Administer Active Directory environments.
Configure and maintain HP Synergy Compute Modules.
Administer SAN/LUN storage systems.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education Requirements Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
Minimum Experience Requirements Four (4) years of experience with real‑time energy management systems involving development, implementation, and management.
Acceptable Substitution Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis for the required education, up to a maximum of four (4) years.
License/Certifications Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required at time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), microprocessor‑based relays, Distributed Network Protocol (DNP), and ABB Network Manager – S (SPIDER) Energy Management Systems.
Experience with VMware virtualization, SAN/NAS storage, and IBM Blade Centers.
Experience using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
Other Requirements
May be required to work unusual hours and weekends, and be available on an “on call” basis.
Employees are required to pass initial and periodic comprehensive background checks, including fingerprinting.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job assignment.
Application Process Applications must be filled out completely. Submit a Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the City of Santa Clara job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a bi‑weekly basis.
EEO Statement The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615‑2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.
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