Information Systems Engineer I/II

Eastern Municipal Water District is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill one (1) vacancy

in our Information Systems Department for the position of Information Systems Engineer. If you meet the qualifications outlined below, and you are interested in joining a dynamic business environment working with a stellar team of professionals, we encourage you to apply for this excellent opportunity.

Applications submitted by November 12, 2025, will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled and applications will be reviewed on a two-week basis.

SALARY:

- Information Systems Engineer I:

- Range 219: $52.62 - $65.53 Hourly; $9,120.80 - $11,358.53 Monthly

- Information Systems Engineer II

- Range 222: $60.93 - $75.87 Hourly; $10,561.20 - $13,150.80 Monthly

Under general supervision (Information Systems Engineer I ) or direction (Information Systems Engineer II ), provides professional analytical support to District technology programs in diverse capacities ranging from responses to complex user-support problems to technology system development, implementation, and administration; monitors systems to ensure performance and reliability standards are met; collaborates with team members to integrate systems across multiple operating platforms and technologies; performs specialized duties in support of an assigned technology program area; and performs related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for securing, designing, supporting, implementing, and managing OT systems that control and monitor critical District control systems. A key focus of the role will be supporting and managing OT systems to maximize availability, recoverability, interoperability, and alignment with industry standards for water and wastewater management.

Notice for Applicants:

Please be aware that due to a temporary hold on selection processing from November 3, 2025, through January 4, 2026, no new employment actions, including new hires, promotions, transfers, or reclassifications, will take effect during this period. However, recruitment and selection activities will continue as planned, and all applicants will be kept informed of next steps throughout the process. Start dates for new hires will be scheduled on or after January 5, 2026, and the effective date for internal processing will be January 12, 2026.

The Following Job Duties Are Applicable To This Recruitment

- Provide support for both information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems, with a focus on industrial control systems (ICS) and SCADA networks.

- Performs systems administration functions for server, storage, and networking platforms.

- Monitor, maintain, and optimize the performance and security of ICS networks.

- Vulnerability management for ICS environments, including guidance and coordination for PLC and RTU patching.

- Together with OT/Cybersecurity teammates, identify and address cybersecurity risks specific to OT environments, including industrial firewalls and network segmentation.

- Developing and following a standardized process for regular patch evaluation, testing, deployment planning, communication, and execution, generally in coordination with other staff and/or vendors.

PLEASE NOTE: In-person, pre-employment testing is part of the selection process for this position.

BENEFITS:

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EMWD’s mission is to deliver value to our diverse customers and the communities we serve by providing safe, reliable, economical and environmentally sustainable services.

EMWD is a leader in sustainability efforts that provide long-term benefits to the environment and establishes EMWD as an industry front-runner in adapting to climate change. We have invested in solar energy programs that provide significant environmental benefits, are modernizing our fleet vehicles to be further reliant on clean energy and have a long-term strategic priority to further reduce our carbon footprint while reducing financial impacts to customers.

Required Experience

Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:

Experience:

- Information Systems Engineer I: Two (2) years of professional experience in supporting an information systems program in assigned technology area.

- Information Systems Engineer II: Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in supporting an information systems program in assigned technology area.

Education:

- Information Systems Engineer I/II: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in information technology, computer science, or a closely related field (or equivalent experience).

Licenses/Certifications:

- A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.

- Microsoft certifications may be required in certain assigned areas.

- Oracle certifications may be required in certain assigned areas.

- Cisco certifications are required in certain assigned areas.