IT OT System Administrator Sr.

ENGIE North America Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company)

Job summary

ENGIE North America Inc. is seeking an IT-OT System Operations Administrator to install, manage, and upgrade Linux and Windows servers within the IT-OT environment, ensuring data security and NERC CIP compliance.

The role includes patching, configuring user access, backing up systems, traveling to key plant sites, and providing remote support. Knowledge of Active Directory and Azure is a plus, with a focus on cybersecurity and ICS/SCADA reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field.
• 5+ years IT Server Operations experience; OT/ICS experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Linux distributions and Windows OS.
• Familiarity with private/public cloud environments (Azure) and AD.
• Knowledge of OS patching and cybersecurity best practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade and maintain Linux & Windows systems and servers with focus on Linux.
• Perform system patching to stay current with OS security and firmware patches.
• Travel to key plant sites to install and maintain local IT systems and support plant personnel.
• Provide IT-OT server support in Linux and Windows environments; troubleshoot errors.
• Ensure proper backups and retention periods for IT-OT systems.
• Provide remote support for remote offices and plant sites to ensure performance.
• Advocate cybersecurity and ensure compliance with ENGIE security policies and NERC CIP standards.

Skills

Linux

Windows Server

Active Directory

NERC CIP

SCADA/ICS

Patch management

Cybersecurity

Azure

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / information systems / engineering

Tools

Ivanti

Job description

What You Can Expect

Information Technology-Operational Technology (IT-OT), System Operations Administrator is responsible for installing, managing, and upgrading systems and servers within the IT-OT environment of ENGIE NA. This position will also be responsible for managing data security, configuring user access, and maintaining the stability of the systems as well as daily management of the installed physical virtual environments. Additionally, this position will maintain proper documentation and reporting to ensure full NERC CIP compliance. Position will maintain system configuration and on-going support and management tasks related to the ENGIE NA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) - Industrial Control System (ICS). To ensure success as an IT-OT System Operations Administrator, position applicant should have and in-depth knowledge of Linux as well as Windows server setup, deployment, and maintenance and the ability to solve complex IT issues.

• Installing, upgrading and the maintaining of Linux & Windows systems and servers, with the main focus on having strong Linux skills.
• System patching, Performing the steps necessary to keep current with OS security and hardware firmware patches.
• Routine travel to key plant sites to install, maintain local IT systems, and servers as well as support local plant personnel with said IT systems.
• Knowledge of Linux based directory/LDAP structures will be necessary along with Microsoft Active Directory
• Providing technical support for IT-OT servers and systems, both Linux and Windows mixed environment.
• Troubleshooting system and server errors and review system error logs and OT user-reported errors.
• Ensure and manage IT-OT system servers are properly backed up and retained for a supplied time frame.
• Remote support of server infrastructure for remote offices and plant sites to ensure optimal performance.
• Advocating Cybersecurity and ensuring all Cybersecurity and company security policies are enforced for IT-OT systems and comply with NERC CIP Compliance.
• NERC CIP Knowledge and certification(s) is a plus

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of IT Server Operations. Experience with Operational Technology(OT)/Industry Control Systems (ICS) is a plus.
• Strong computer and networking skills and thorough knowledge of networking concepts, principals, and best practices
• Strong knowledge of Linux distributions and servers, Microsoft Windows OS technology
• Familiarity of virtual server environments in private and public cloud (i.e. Microsoft Azure).
• Strong knowledge of OS patching capabilities. Ivanti System Operations skill is a plus.
• Strong networking security skills and a thorough knowledge of network security concepts, principals, and best practices
• Understanding and compliance of NERC CIP standards, process and controls and participate in SCADA Network security assessments and audits is a plus

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies;

Compensation

Salary Range: $88,800 - $136,045 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being serious. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Nos valeurs

L'inclusion et la diversite sont au cur de notre politique de ressources humaines. Nous assurons l'egalite des chances entre tous les candidats et sommes engages a creer l'environnement de travail le plus accessible possible.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.