Systems Administrator

Description

• Provide technical leadership in system migrations, upgrades, compliance initiatives, and modernization efforts.
• Document project deliverables, architecture changes, and standard operating procedures.
• Manage, maintain, and optimize OT servers, hypervisors (VMware/Hyper-V), storage, and backup systems across multiple wind, solar, and transmission sites.
• Perform proactive system health monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
• Provide Tier-2 and Tier-3 support for SCADA and substation environments, including troubleshooting outages and application issues.
• Actively support compliance projects and regulatory initiatives, assisting with documentation, evidence gathering, and audit readiness.
• Administer Windows Server and Linux environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, and patch management.
• Ensure systems comply with NERC CIP Low/Medium Impact standards, including access controls, patching, logging, and change management.
• Partner with Cybersecurity and Compliance teams to implement security baselines, remediate vulnerabilities, and support incident response.
• Offer occasional assistance with IT edge systems (laptops, printers, and other end-user devices) to support site operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Cybersecurity, SCADA, Engineering, and vendors) to align technical requirements and ensure successful deployments.
• Act as a key contributor to OT and compliance projects, supporting the design, implementation, and integration of new applications and solutions.
• Deploy, configure, and manage hyperconverged infrastructure solutions, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery readiness.
• Coordinate with site technicians, engineers, and vendors to resolve OT infrastructure issues.
• Effectively multitask across multiple ongoing projects and operational responsibilities, ensuring deadlines and priorities are consistently met.

Requirements

• Up to 25–40% travel to Pattern Energy sites across the U.S. and Canada.
• Scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, Ansible, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), VMware/Hyper-V, and Linux administration.
• Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Familiarity with NERC CIP compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to multitask effectively, managing multiple projects (OT, compliance, and operational) simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Self-starter with the ability to drive projects independently and deliver results.
• Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, Group Policy, PKI, and RODC administration.
• Demonstrated experience supporting IT/OT projects and compliance initiatives.
• Networking fundamentals: VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, segmentation between SCADA/DMZ/Corporate zones.
• Experience with hyperconverged solutions strongly preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure, real-time operational environments.
• Monitoring platforms (PRTG, SolarWinds, or similar).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
• 5+ years of system administration experience, with at least 2–3 years in OT/ICS/SCADA environments.
• Backup/restore technologies (Veeam, Commvault, or equivalent).
• Occasional international travel may be required for project execution or training

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance