Systems Administrator

Pattern Energy
Houston, TX
Job Description
The Senior System Administrator's primary role is to manage existing IT and Operations solutions and processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and then design and implement solutions that deliver requested results.

Requirements

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

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401k Matching
  • Retirement Plan
  • Visa Sponsorship
  • Four Day Work Week
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance
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