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System Administrator, Operational Technology

Kairos Power

Alameda, CA

Full Time

Posted October 29, 2026

$122k - $144k

Nuclear Energy

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Job Description

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated software administrator to support PostgreSQL, Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure, and data-platform administration.

Key Responsibilities

Administer software platforms for SCADA/HMI, Electronic Procedures, Operations Management, Control System programming, Simulator Platform, and AWS-hosted servers.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop information architecture for software platforms.
Coordinate data management activities supporting test systems and business operations.
Support the administration and optimization of PostgreSQL databases in AWS and reactor-local environments, including query performance, indexing, backups, replication, and recovery testing.
Support modularization and containerization of software solutions to enable repeatable and efficient deployment of solutions.
Develop and maintain APIs that integrate design, operations, and finance platforms.
Contribute to network segmentation and cloud resource strategy and perform approved updates that support continuity of operations.
Monitor platform and database health, investigate service disruptions, and coordinate restoration or escalation with responsible teams.
Maintain configuration records, system dependencies, and operating procedures for supported platforms.
Administer user access and service accounts for supported platforms in accordance with approved access controls.
Apply and validate approved software patches and configuration changes using established testing, release, and rollback procedures.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent preferred but not required
At least 3 years of relevant experience in software or systems administration, including PostgreSQL database administration and support of cloud or on-premises infrastructure
Familiarity with SQL and PostgreSQL required
Experience with GitHub or similar tools for version control and controlled software releases
Demonstrated experience working with stakeholders to understand and develop infrastructure requirements
Experience setting up and maintaining server infrastructure in cloud or on-premises environments
Experience with SCADA platforms, such as Ignition, or OPC UA communications preferred
Experience with Electronic Procedures, Plant Simulators, or Control System programming preferred
Scripting experience with Python/Jython and PowerShell preferred.
Experience developing and troubleshooting APIs or software integrations using a programming or scripting language.
Occasionally requires working weekends
Occasionally requires schedule flexibility
Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines

Benefits & Perks

We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
Paid Vacation
401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.
Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810