Sr. Systems Engineer 1 (Automation) - Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Job Description
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The IT Sr Systems Engineer I position serves as a senior technical role within the IT department. It requires demonstrated experience of information technology problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively both independently as a mentor and as part of a team.

Candidate will possess the self-motivation experience and skills to serve by providing technical insights driving the design implementation and optimization of complex systems under the guidance of a Principal Engineer or Manager. Collaborates with IT architecture to define strategy and work with various teams to implement high quality systems to meet business requirements. Delivers and supports IT infrastructure product and platform solutions. Designs and delivers complex IT system initiatives to include cloud non-cloud and hybrid-cloud systems. Influences other IT teams leadership enterprise business partners vendors and project/design teams in all aspects of the secure & reliable hosting of applications throughout Exelons large & complex enterprise and real time operational environments.



Key Responsibilities:

Design develop and implement end-to-end automation solutions using UiPath Power Automate and PowerApps.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and translate them into technical requirements.
Maintain and optimize existing automation workflows to ensure scalability and performance.
Ensure compliance with governance security and best practices in automation development.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior automation developers.
Document automation processes and maintain version control.
Monitor and troubleshoot automation issues ensuring minimal downtime and quick resolution.


Note: This is a hybrid position (in-office with remote flexibility). Employees are required to be in office at least three days per week (Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday).



Candidate must sit within our service territories in IL MD PA DE DC & NJ. No relocation will be provided.


Primary Duties

Leads discussions with business partners and vendors to gather information. Consults with leadership architecture project teams and end users to identify system requirements and perform feasibility analysis on potential changes related to existing and future security and technical architectures. Writes and disseminates system specifications logical & physical architecture diagrams and implementation plans. Delivers practical efficient and cost-effective solutions that satisfy business needs including hands-on configuration troubleshooting and optimization and supporting metrics for the same. (30%)
Work closely with others to develop future plans resource requirements migration strategies and project schedules. Creates and delivers presentations to Engineering and Architecture Review Boards. Possesses deep understanding of current technologies and service offerings within the industry. Provides oversight for less experienced engineers (25%)
Design support and maintain custom system integration with other platforms specific to the needs of the customers. Maintain relevancy and knowledge in current and evolving emerging IT systems technologies. (20%)
Ensure all risks and issues are identified and are captured following set process and are actioned appropriately. Responsible to provide supporting data to leadership and peers. (15%)
Maintains knowledge of and compliance with preferred technologies methodologies standards and policies. Maintain technical knowledge and business acumen within own discipline or function. Strong debugging and problem-solving skills; participates in peer code reviews. (10%)

Job Scope

Designing delivering documenting and supporting infrastructure systems
Maintains deep knowledge of technology and its application across our business areas or for our customers
Leads in technological innovation to d rive new business opportunities and solve complex business problems
Requires advanced skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of higher complexity under occasional supervision with latitude for independent judgment
Creates and contributes to a development-centric work environment where employees are challenged coached and engaged.
May lead and supervise interns and apprentices or serve as peer coach.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Systems Computer Networking 4 - 7 years experience in IT infrastructure design application design cloud computing disaster/recovery or 6-9 years of relevant experience.
Experience with system administration
Demonstrated ability to design and document processes & procedures
Experience transitioning work to operational teams.
Maintained experience with automation development and implementation. Proven expertise in UiPath (including Orchestrator) Power Automate (cloud and desktop flows) and PowerApps (Canvas and Model-driven apps).
Demonstrated competence with business acumen within own discipline or function.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate highly technical information in non-technical terminology (written and verbal)
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with strong teamwork skills.
Demonstrates ability to influence up down and across
Drives innovation by leveraging alternative perspectives and emerging technologies to deliver creative solutions
Demonstrated ability to deliver work aligning to project management principles & framework
Demonstrated ability to provide financial impact analysis
Troubleshooting & Monitoring: Solid understanding of the capabilities of standard monitoring tools. Can make informed decisions on monitoring settings such as sample size level of criticality and some self-healing opportunities.
Cloud Technologies: Build and maintain knowledge of new technologies or technology opportunities and assists in development of analysis of their use for business and/or IT clients
Security Basics: Ability to evaluate a solution against current security requirements and future industry trends
Scripting & Automation: Able to use PowerShell Ansible or another appropriate scripting tool to automate common tasks/create reports and troubleshoot issues with existing scripts

Preferred Qualifications

Strong understanding of RPA best practices lifecycle management and exception handling.
Experience integrating automation solutions with enterprise systems (e.g. SharePoint Dynamics 365 SAP).
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
UiPath Advanced Developer Certification.
Microsoft Power Platform certifications (e.g. PL-100 PL-400).
Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python JavaScript) and APIs.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.



Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidates skills qualifications experience and other factors: $107200.00/Yr. $147400.00/Yr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off options including vacation sick time floating and fixed holidays maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program
And much more