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AMI Systems Analyst III

Aleron
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Apr 16, 2026
Description Job Title: AMI Systems Analyst III Location: Phoenix, AZ Employment Type: 12-Month Contract (Potential for Extension) Industry: Utilities / Energy Compensation: $55-$65/hour DOE Schedule: Hybrid (Onsite twice a month after training)\| M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AZ Time \| Flexibility required for after-hours/weekend support Position Summary The AMI Systems Analyst III plays a critical role in supporting and optimizing the Command Center, ensuring reliable meter communications and high-quality data delivery across enterprise systems. This position is responsible for monitoring system performance, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining overall system health to support key utility functions such as billing, outage management, field operations, and customer service. This role works cross-functionally with IT, Meter Infrastructure, Field Services, and external vendors to ensure system stability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the AMI ecosystem. About the Opportunity Acara Solutions is seeking an experienced AMI Systems Analyst III for a leading energy provider in Phoenix, AZ. This is a high-impact role supporting critical infrastructure systems that power daily operations across the utility network. You will play a key role in maintaining system reliability, improving performance, and ensuring accurate data flow that directly impacts customer experience and operational success. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for top talent. With decades of experience across a wide range of industries, we partner with organizations to understand their needs and deliver customized workforce solutions. Our services include contingent staffing, direct hire placement, executive search, and workforce consulting on a global scale. What You'll Do: Monitor and support daily operations of the Landis+Gyr AMI Command Center to ensure reliable system performance Troubleshoot system alerts, communication failures, and data inconsistencies Maintain system health through routine checks, validations, and performance reviews Collaborate with IT, Meter Infrastructure, Field Services, and vendors to resolve issues efficiently Analyze system trends and identify opportunities to improve performance and reliability Ensure accurate and timely collection of meter data (interval, register, and event data) Monitor system health, communication performance, and scheduled jobs Perform root cause analysis for recurring system issues and implement corrective actions Track incidents and resolutions within enterprise systems such as ServiceNow Support AMI system integrations with MDMS, GIS, and other enterprise platforms Assist with system upgrades, patches, and configuration changes Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooks Provide performance metrics and reporting to leadership Plan, coordinate, and execute system patching across Windows, Linux, and AMI environments Validate patch performance, conduct post-patch system checks, and support rollback procedures if needed Ensure compliance with security, vulnerability remediation, and audit requirements Job Requirements What you'll bring: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years of experience supporting AMI systems (Landis+Gyr Command Center) or utility operational applications Minimum 5 years of experience with Windows/Linux servers and basic network concepts (TCP/IP, VPN, firewalls) Minimum of 5 years experience with Strong technical knowledge within system operations and related technical environments Preferred Skills / Qualifications: Experience working in a 24x7 production support environment (on-call support preferred) After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply