Remote Lead - System & Network Operations

Sunrun; United States; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company seeks a Supervisor for System & Network Operations to lead and oversee IT operations, ensuring availability and security of systems and networks. Responsibilities include supervising teams, managing enterprise applications, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have 6-8 years of relevant experience, hands-on skills with platforms like Okta and Google Workspace, along with strong leadership and problem-solving abilities. This position allows for remote work with some on-site requirements.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of experience in enterprise IT operations including systems and network.
• 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role in technical operations.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise systems administration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations for System and Network Operations teams.
• Act as an escalation point for complex incidents.
• Own application and platform lifecycle management.

Skills

Enterprise IT operations

Network operations

Cloud platforms

Infrastructure management

Hands-on technical leadership

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

Okta

Google Workspace

CrowdStrike

Workspace ONE

ServiceNow

Job description

Supervisor, System & Network Operations

Ever since we started in 2007, Sunrun has been at the forefront of connecting people to the cleanest energy on Earth. It’s why we’ve become the #1 home solar and battery company in America. Today, we’re on a mission to change the way the world interacts with energy, and we’re building a company and brand that puts power at the center of life. And we’re doing it by designing a dynamic culture where employee development, well-being, and safety come first. We’re unlike any other solar company. Our vertically integrated model gives us total control over every part of the energy lifecycle – from sale through installation and beyond – so you can find endless opportunities for growth. Come join a career you can grow in and a culture you can run with.

This position is primarily remote, with occasional visits to a local office or our corporate headquarters for team-building, training, and collaborative project work. These on-site sessions are designed to strengthen connections, share insights, and ensure a seamless experience for our team and customers. Equipment pick-up from a local branch will be required. We will provide advance notice whenever on-site attendance is required, making these times purposeful and rewarding.

Job Description

The Supervisor of System & Network Operations for Sunrun will lead, design, deploy, and operate enterprise applications, infrastructure platforms, and network services in a demanding, highly available environment. This multi-functional team collaborates closely with Engineering, Network Engineering, Security, and Technical Program/Project Managers to create, scale, and support critical tools, systems, and network services that enable Sunrun’s business operations.

This role is responsible for ensuring the availability, reliability, performance, and security of both enterprise systems and network infrastructure, while protecting the organization’s integrity, customers, and data. You are a multifaceted technical leader with hands-on experience across systems, cloud platforms, and network operations, as well as demonstrated success leading large, cross-functional technical initiatives in a matrixed environment.

You are passionate about delivering resilient, scalable platforms and services that support business growth, operational excellence, and security.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Supervise day-to-day operations for System and Network Operations teams, including systems administration, SaaS platforms, infrastructure, and network services.

• Serve as an escalation point for complex incidents impacting employees, business systems, and network availability across Service Delivery teams.

• Act as a technical and people leader for a medium-sized team, providing mentorship, coaching, and career development for engineers across systems and network disciplines.

• Advocate for your teams across all levels of the organization, ensuring alignment with business priorities and operational standards.

Systems & Platform Operations

• Provide oversight, management, and technical leadership for enterprise platforms and SaaS solutions, including but not limited to Google Workspace, Okta, CrowdStrike, Workspace ONE, and related systems.

• Partner with business stakeholders and technical leads to identify, recommend, implement, and support scalable, cost-effective system solutions.

• Review and analyze existing platforms, tools, and services for efficiency, effectiveness, reliability, and scalability, driving continuous improvement initiatives.

• Own application and platform lifecycle management, including budgeting, purchasing, vendor management, renewals, and cost optimization.

Network Operations (Expanded Scope)

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for enterprise network services, including LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, SD-WAN, and cloud networking components.

• Partner closely with Network Engineering and Security teams to ensure stable, secure, and scalable network architectures that support corporate offices, remote users, and field operations.

• Oversee monitoring, incident response, and root cause analysis for network-related outages, performance degradation, and security events.

• Establish and enforce operational standards for network reliability, redundancy, change management, and documentation.

• Support network capacity planning, lifecycle management, and vendor relationships (ISPs, telecom providers, networking vendors).

• Ensure network operations align with security best practices, compliance requirements, and business continuity/disaster recovery strategies.

Strategy, Planning & Delivery

• Drive quarterly planning for System & Network Operations, including platform roadmaps, prioritization, resource allocation, and operational maturity goals.

• Execute and deliver on Internal Tools and Infrastructure vision, charter, and roadmap, including defining and evolving systems and network architecture.

• Provide input and leadership for architecture, data flow, integration, and solution design decisions across systems and network layers.

• Support and promote standardized methodologies for design, deployment, incident management, change control, and post-incident review.

Talent & Culture

• Recruit, hire, and grow a high-performing System & Network Operations team with a strong culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Develop senior technical leaders and supervisors to support organizational scale and operational resilience.

• Set clear goals, measure outcomes, and hold teams accountable for performance, reliability, and service quality.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Experience

• 6–8+ years of experience in enterprise IT operations, including systems, infrastructure, and/or network operations at scale.

• 2+ years of experience in a lead, senior, or supervisory role on a technical operations team.

• Hands-on experience with enterprise systems administration and SaaS platforms such as Okta, Google Workspace, CrowdStrike, Workspace ONE, or similar tools.

• Demonstrated experience supporting and operating enterprise network environments (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi/VPN), including incident response and operational troubleshooting.

• Experience partnering with network engineers, security teams, and vendors to support reliable and secure network services.

Technical Knowledge

• Familiarity with:

  • Identity and access management (Okta, Active Directory)

  • Cloud platforms (AWS and cloud networking concepts)

  • Virtualization and VDI (VMware, VDI technologies)

  • Enterprise networking concepts (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN)

  • Monitoring, alerting, and incident management practices

• Experience with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms for incident, change, and problem management.

• Strong understanding of enterprise security best practices and experience participating in security incident management.

Leadership & Skills

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and data-driven decision-making.

• Experience working in fast-paced, growth-stage or technology-driven environments.

• Familiarity with agile project management methodologies and operational delivery models.

• Passion for building resilient, cloud-first platforms and networks that scale with the business.

Recruiter:

Kristina Sedjo ([e-mail])

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities, some essential job functions, and qualifications for the role. It may not include all essential functions, tasks, or requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and you need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process or to perform this role, please contact us at [e-mail].

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