Jr. Database Administrator

Overview

Edgewater Federal Solutions is actively seeking a System Architecture for real-time data collection, analysis, and visualization to support our DOE contract in Phoenix, Arizona. This role requires deep expertise in AVEVA PI System administration, data modeling, system integration, and performance optimization to support industrial operations, power generation, or utility environments. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of PI Data Archive, PI Asset Framework (AF), PI Vision, PI Interfaces, and PI Integrators, as well as experience integrating PI with SCADA, DCS, and enterprise systems. This position is ONSITE in Phoenix, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Designing and deploying AVEVA PI System architectures, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
• Developing and optimizing PI Asset Framework (AF) models for contextualized data organization.
• Administering and optimizing PI Data Archive, including performance tuning and failover configurations.
• Configuring and maintaining PI Interfaces, PI Connectors, and PI Integrators for seamless data ingestion.
• Integrating AVEVA PI System with SCADA, DCS, ERP, CMMS, and enterprise IT/OT systems to enhance operational efficiency.
• Implementing cybersecurity best practices to ensure compliance with NERC CIP and industry regulations.
• Developing analytics, calculations, and event notifications using PI AF, Event Frames, and Notifications.
• Building real-time dashboards and reports using PI Vision, PI ProcessBook, and Power BI.
• Providing training and technical guidance to end users and administrators on PI System best practices.
• Maintaining technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and disaster recovery plans to support long-term system sustainability.

Qualifications

• As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C), Edgewater Federal Solutions will not consider candidates for this position who do not meet the aforementioned conditions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience with AVEVA PI System architecture, administration, and integration.
• Strong expertise in PI Data Archive, PI AF, PI Interfaces, PI Vision, and PI Integrators.
• Experience with NERC CIP compliance and cybersecurity best practices for operational technology (OT).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Other:

• Must be able to pass federal background investigation and obtain a Public Trust.
• This position may require the ability to operate a government vehicle. The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age, able to obtain and maintain Defensive Drivers certification and have a valid state driver’s license.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Listed below are the physical or mental requirements necessary for the job's performance. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions:

• Prolonged periods of computer desk work.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other computer components.
• Speaking and hearing are sufficient to converse and understand conversations, both in-person, telephone, and virtual meetings.
• The cognitive skills needed to complete tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision-making, problem-solving, and comprehending.
• Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, and the ability to communicate with managers and co-workers.
• Mental aptitude to respond appropriately in high-pressure situations or deadline-driven environments.
• Maintain a professional emotional response when working with others.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Bend, stretch, squat, kneel, to move equipment, set up workstations (projectors, TV screens, computers, servers, routers, printers, tools, etc.).

This job description reflects management's overview of essential functions and responsibilities. It is not intended to be all-inclusive of job duties that may be assigned.

About Us: 

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2024.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.#LI-HH1