<p>We are looking for an EMS Subject Matter Expert & Quality Assurance Lead to support a utility client by leading the technical execution and quality assurance efforts for an enterprise EMS (Energy Management System) upgrade. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining QA processes while ensuring system reliability, accuracy, and performance across all phases of the upgrade lifecycle.</p><p>This position will work across multiple technical areas, influencing solution design, testing strategy, and implementation while collaborating closely with internal teams, vendors, and client stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Lead technical execution of EMS upgrades, including installation, configuration, migration, testing, and post-cutover support.</p><p>· Develop and execute comprehensive QA strategies, test plans, and validation processes across all testing phases (FAT, SAT, etc.).</p><p>· Perform system troubleshooting, defect identification, root cause analysis, and remediation support.</p><p>· Validate EMS integrations, including ICCP interfaces, real-time data flows, telemetry, and system communications.</p><p>· Support development and upgrade of custom EMS-related applications, ensuring compatibility and performance.</p><p>· Maintain detailed technical documentation including test plans, defect logs, and configuration records.</p><p>· Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, IT, operations, vendors) to ensure alignment and project success.</p><p>· Act as a technical liaison between stakeholders and vendors (e.g., AspenTech/OSI), ensuring clear communication and delivery.</p><p>· Identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies to ensure system stability and project timelines.</p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Senior COBOL Mainframe Developer </strong>with AWS experience to support an established insurance and financial services organization. This role focuses on building APIs and integration layers to expose data from legacy mainframe systems, while supporting ongoing maintenance (KTLO) and new capability development. </p><p><br></p><p>If you feel this aligns with your background, apply today!</p><p><br></p><p>Schedule: Core availability 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST</p><p>Duration: 6-month contract, likely to extend or convert</p><p>Location: 100% Remote</p><p><br></p><p><em>Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, enhance, and maintain IBM mainframe applications supporting legacy insurance and retirement systems</li><li>Build and support APIs and integration layers to expose mainframe data and functionality to downstream platforms</li><li>Maintain and enhance COBOL-based systems, including batch processing and online transactions</li><li>Support KTLO (Keep the Lights On) work, production stability, and ongoing system maintenance</li><li>Design and implement AWS-based solutions as needed to support integrations and platform capabilities</li><li>Participate in technical design discussions to ensure system reliability, scalability, and long-term stability</li><li>Contribute to new capability development on top of existing legacy systems (not net-new policy platforms)</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half Technology is seeking a hands-on Network Administrator to support and maintain a client in the government agency. This role is focused on ensuring the stability, performance, and reliability of the organization's network infrastructure through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and ongoing administration.</p><p> </p><p>The ideal candidate will have strong networking fundamentals, VMware experience, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> Short-term contract</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> 100% onsite – Downtown Seattle</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Monday-Friday (8AM-5PM; after hours support as needed)</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and support the organization's network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.</li><li>Proactively monitor network health and respond to performance issues, outages, and connectivity problems.</li><li>Perform Tier 2 and Tier 3 troubleshooting across network, server, and infrastructure components.</li><li>Configure, manage, and support switches, routers, wireless access points, controllers, firewalls, and related network devices.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to routing, switching, VLANs, network segmentation, TCP/IP, and firewall configurations.</li><li>Support VMware vSphere environments, including basic administration, troubleshooting, and configuration assistance.</li><li>Assist with server and infrastructure maintenance activities.</li><li>Document network changes, procedures, troubleshooting steps, and technical configurations.</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to communicate technical issues, resolutions, and project updates in a clear and understandable manner.</li><li>Participate in infrastructure improvement initiatives and ongoing operational support.</li></ul>