Systems Administrator

Jobtailor; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ridgewood, NJ is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer/Administrator to architect, deploy, and secure core IT and OT systems for deployed microgrids. You will manage server, storage, and virtualization across cloud and on‑prem environments, with strong IAM, patching, and disaster‑recovery responsibilities.

5+ years of experience, solid networking, and familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2 are required. Occasional field visits and an on‑call rotation may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years as a Systems Engineer/Administrator with direct network administration responsibility.
• Strong networking fundamentals and familiarity with IT/OT security standards (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
• Experience with Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, Azure AD, and virtualization platforms.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, secure, and maintain core IT and operational technology systems supporting microgrids.
• Design, deploy, and maintain server, storage, and virtualized infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Manage IAM including onboarding/offboarding, MFA, and audit logging.
• Support SOC 2 and ISO 27001 audit readiness and incident response.
• Provide Tier 1–3 support across Windows, Linux, virtualization, and cloud.

Skills

Identity & Access Management

Networking Fundamentals

Cloud & On-Prem Infrastructure

OT/ICS/SCADA Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Azure AD

M365

Job description

• Architect, deploy, secure, and maintain core corporate IT and operational technology systems supporting deployed microgrids
• Design, deploy, and maintain server, storage, and virtualized infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments
• Own identity and access management, including onboarding/offboarding, role-based permissions, MFA, privileged access, backups, and audit logging
• Apply patches and updates while maintaining system health and availability
• Administer EDR, SIEM, MDM, and vulnerability management tools
• Extend security controls into OT through segmentation and secure remote access
• Support SOC 2 and ISO 27001 audit readiness and incident response
• Provide Tier 1–3 support across Windows, macOS, Linux, virtualization, and cloud
• Manage Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Azure, including VMs, storage, identity, and conditional access
• Implement cloud backup and disaster recovery
• Design and maintain switching, routing, VLANs, firewalls, and VPNs
• Configure cellular modems and gateways for microgrid site connectivity, including carrier/APN/SIM provisioning, NAT, and failover
• Build secure IT/OT remote access paths
• Support microgrid controllers, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, inverters, and meters
• Troubleshoot Modbus, DNP3, MQTT, SNMP, and BACnet protocol issues
• Partner with the control team on on-site commissioning and OT patch/firmware management
• Build and tune IT/OT monitoring and alerting, create dashboards, and reduce MTTD/MTTR
• Maintain system/network diagrams, SOPs, configuration baselines, and runbooks
• Generate performance and capacity reports
• Report to the Senior Manager, IT

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years as a Systems Engineer/Administrator with direct network administration responsibility
• Strong networking fundamentals
• Demonstrated experience with NIST, ISO 27001, and/or SOC 2 frameworks
• Technical proficiency with Windows Server, Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS), Active Directory, Azure AD, Group Policy, M365, VMware/Hyper-V
• Strong networking knowledge including TCP/IP, subnetting, routing, VLANs, DNS/DHCP, NAT, firewalls, and VPNs
• Hands-on experience with cellular modems/industrial gateways and carrier/SIM management
• Experience with monitoring/alerting tools and backup/DR platformsFamiliarity with industrial protocols and IT/OT segmentation
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%, including field visits to operating microgrid sites
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and evening/nighttime system migration tasks when required
• OT/ICS/SCADA experience in energy, utilities, renewables, or industrial/building systems strongly preferred
• Certifications such as Network+/Security+, CCNA, Azure Administrator, MCSA/MCSE, RHCSA, GICSP, or similar preferred
• Zero Trust and NIST 800-82/IEC 62443 knowledge a plus
• Strong analytical and communication skills; highly organized and detail-oriented; collaborative, customer-focused mindset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in architecting, deploying, and maintaining IT and operational technology systems, with a strong focus on security, identity management, and compliance with frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Proficient in managing cloud and on-premises infrastructure, including virtualization, networking, and industrial protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Systems Engineering/Administration
• Identity And Access Management
• Networking Fundamentals
• Cloud Infrastructure Management
• OT/ICS/SCADA Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Windows Server
• Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS)
• Active Directory
• Azure AD
• TCP/IP
• VLANs
• Firewalls
• VPNs
• Monitoring Tools
• Backup/Disaster Recovery

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Collaborative Mindset
• Detail-Oriented

Certifications & Qualifications

• Network+
• Security+
• CCNA
• Azure Administrator
• MCSA/MCSE
• RHCSA
• GICSP

Industry Keywords

• NIST
• ISO 27001
• SOC 2
• IT/OT Segmentation
• Microgrid
• Energy
• Utilities
• Renewables
• Industrial Systems
• Building Systems

Tools & Technologies

• EDR
• SIEM
• MDM
• VMware
• Hyper-V
• Microsoft 365
• Google Workspace
• Cellular Modems
• Industrial Gateways
• SCADA