Web Platform Administrator (DGM SCADA, EMS, SOMPLANNER)

Smartedge’s Client is looking for an individual to help with their Web Platform Administrator (DGM SCADA, EMS, SOMPLANNER) @ Lemington spa or Warwick, UK (Hybrid Working)

Key area: The DGM SCADA, EMS & Web Platform Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, optimization, and support of Digital Grid Management (DGM) SCADA, Energy Management System (EMS), and web-based platforms. This role ensures high availability, performance, and cybersecurity of mission-critical systems used for real-time grid monitoring, control, and operational planning.

Key responsibilities :

• Platform Administration, Install, configure, and maintain DGM SCADA/EMS and web platforms.
• Manage system upgrades, patches, and version control across all environments (Dev, Test, Prod).
• Ensure high availability, redundancy, and system resilience.
• System Operations & Support Provide Level 2/3 support for SCADA, EMS, and web applications.
• Troubleshoot system, application, and integration issues across real-time and web platforms.
• Coordinate with client support and internal stakeholders for incident resolution.
• SOM Web Platform Management e Administer SOM web applications, services, and user access.
• Manage web servers (e.g., IIS/Apache), application deployment, and performance tuning.
• Support operational planning workflows, scheduling tools, and reporting modules.
• Ensure seamless integration between SOMPLANNER, SCADA/EMS, and enterprise systems.
• Database & Data Management Administer real-time, relational, and historical databases.
• Ensure data integrity, backups, replication, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Optimize data flows between SCADA/ EMS and SOMPLANNER platforms.
• Integration & Communication, Configure and maintain communication protocols (ICCP, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-101/104).
• Integrate SCADA/EMS and SOMPLANNER with external systems (GIS, OMS, ERP, market systems).
• Support APIs, web services, and middleware integrations.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance Implement cybersecurity controls aligned with standards (e.g., NERC CIP, ISO 27001).
• Perform vulnerability assessments, patching, and access control management.
• Secure web platforms and ensure compliance with IT and OT security policies.
• System Monitoring & Optimization e Monitor system health, logs, alarms, and web application performance.
• Conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, and scalability improvements.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities.
• Documentation & Training Maintain system architecture diagrams, SOPs, and configuration documentation.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to operators and IT teams.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with SCADA/ EMS systems, 2+ of which with Client DGM.
• Experience supporting web-based enterprise platforms (e.g., SOMPLANNER or similar).
• Experience with databases (Cassandra/ Mongo) and real-time data systems.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (ICCP, DNP3, IEC standards).
• Experience with Windows/Linux servers and web server technologies (IIS, Apache).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SOMPLANNER or equivalent planning/ scheduling platforms.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, microservices, and web integrations.
• Scripting experience (Python, Shell,PowerShell).
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NERC CIP ISO 27001).
• Experience in utility, transmission, or distribution environments.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting
• Ability to manage both real-time OT systems and web-based IT platforms
• Attention to detail and system reliability focus
• Effective communication and cross- team collaboration
• Ability to work in high-pressure, mission-critical environments

If this sounds like a role you would be interested in or if you know someone in this field. Connect with me or email me at sirisha.p@smartedgesolutions.co.uk Alternatively, you can call me on Tel: +44(0)203 500 2108.