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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator

Pattern EnergyHouston, TX, US
Full-time
Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities.Our mission is...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Administrator Principal - Systems

Administrator Principal - Systems

WestlakeUS, Houston, TX
Full-time
Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment.We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in th...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Senior Director, Financial Systems

Senior Director, Financial Systems

AffirmHouston, TX, United States
Full-time
Senior Director, Financial Systems.Continue with Google Continue with Google.Be among the first 25 applicants.Senior Director, Financial Systems. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive...Show moreLast updated: 16 hours ago
Systems Administrator Intermediate – TS / SCI required

Systems Administrator Intermediate – TS / SCI required

GDIT(TXC088), Rd, Reynolds, 2455, -, Houston, Sam, Fort, TX, USA
Full-time
Systems Administrator Intermediate – TS / SCI required.Transform technology into opportunity as a.Systems Administrator Intermediate. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the syste...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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IT Systems Administrator

IT Systems Administrator

Foxconn Industrial InternetHouston, TX, US
Full-time
We are seeking a skilled IT System Administrator to join our team.The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing our internal IT infrastructure, supporting both on-premises ...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
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IBM i (AS / 400) Systems Administrator

IBM i (AS / 400) Systems Administrator

ManhattanLife Insurance & Annuity CompanyHouston, TX, US
Full-time
ManhattanLife Insurance and Annuity Company was founded in 1850, the Company’s longevity makes it one of the oldest and most reliable health and life insurance companies in the country.Operat...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Senior Systems Administrator

Senior Systems Administrator

Cheniere EnergyHouston, TX, United States
Full-time
The Senior Systems Administrator reports to the IT Technical Services Manager and is responsible for VMware technologies administration, Cisco UCS administration, implementation, support and manage...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Systems Administrator I

Systems Administrator I

First TekHouston, TX
Full-time
Backfill - Vendor Share Call will be hosted on / / at AM CST.Invite will be sent out shortly.Work schedule : Hybrid (Mondays and Fridays are WFH days) Tuesday-Thursday are in office days.IT reporting...Show moreLast updated: 13 hours ago
Senior Contract Administrator

Senior Contract Administrator

American Bureau of ShippingHouston, TX, United States
Full-time +1
The Senior Contract Administrator will support efforts to optimize the organization's use of its contract management tool by adhering to standard business processes and fostering effective usage ac...Show moreLast updated: 26 days ago
Administrator Principal - Systems

Administrator Principal - Systems

INSPYR SolutionsHouston, TX
Permanent
Title : Administrator Principal - Systems.US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the.Experienced Systems Administrator, Principal, proficient in Software Lifecycle Planning (SLCP), Software...Show moreLast updated: 26 days ago
Senior Workday Systems Lead

Senior Workday Systems Lead

ALLIANT CYBERSECURITYHouston, TX, United States
Full-time
A consulting firm based in Houston is seeking a Senior Workday Specialist to enhance user experience on the Workday platform. Responsibilities include serving as the expert for various Workday modul...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator

NAES CorporationHouston, TX , US
Full-time
Gridforce Energy Management’s mission is to ensure power flows consistently and reliability while enhancing our client’s profitability and reducing their risk exposure. Since 1999, Gridforce has bee...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Sales Systems Administrator

Sales Systems Administrator

Hyatt CorporationHouston, TX, US
Full-time
A catalyst for Baytown's waterfront district development, and located at the base of the iconic Fred Hartman Bridge, along the Houston Ship Channel, the Hyatt Regency Baytown- Houston will undoubte...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Systems Administrator II

Systems Administrator II

HighPoint Technology GroupHouston, Texas, United States
Full-time
The Systems Administrator II maintains integrity of the infrastructure, application, and associated system environment.The Systems Administrator II will design, install, administer, and optimize co...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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HPC Linux System Administrator - Space Systems

HPC Linux System Administrator - Space Systems

Oceaneering International, Inc.Houston, TX, United States
Full-time +1
Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) develops, integrates, and applies new and innovative technologies to meet the challenges of working in space and other harsh environments. We are ideally positioned t...Show moreLast updated: 26 days ago
IT PACS Sr Systems Administrator

IT PACS Sr Systems Administrator

CommonSpirit HealthHouston, TX
Full-time
Job Summary and Responsibilities.The PACS Administrator job family orchestrates a complex set of functions to achieve successful imaging informatics through infrastructure / technical planning, imple...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Intuitive Machines LLCHouston, TX, US
Full-time
Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science and exploration, communica...Show moreLast updated: 14 days ago
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Senior Manager, Systems Engineering

Senior Manager, Systems Engineering

LivaNovaHouston, TX, United States
Full-time
As a global medtech company, we are driven by our Vision of changing the trajectory of lives for a new day and our Mission to create ingenious solutions that ignite patient turnarounds.Our relentle...Show moreLast updated: 13 days ago
Senior ServiceNow Systems Administrator

Senior ServiceNow Systems Administrator

Next Step Systems – Recruiters for Information Technology Jobs Top IT Recruiting FirmHouston, TX, USA
Full-time
Senior ServiceNow Systems Administrator, Houston, TX.We have an opening for a Senior ServiceNow Systems Administrator.ServiceNow is the enterprise platform utilized globally as the system of truth ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator

Pattern EnergyHouston, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers

Responsibilities

Job Purpose

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. This involves communicating, coordinating and participating in meetings with system stakeholders, software and services providers. Examples of implementations include infrastructure design improvements for security, reliability and redundancy as well as process and procedure documentation for peer and end-user training. The Senior System Administrator supports the efforts of the Lead Systems Administrator.

Key Responsibilities

System Administration & Infrastructure Management

  • 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.

Project Support & Implementation

  • 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.
  • OT Security & Compliance

  • 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.

    Operational Technology & IT Edge Support

  • 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.
  • Qualifications

    Education / Qualifications / Education Required

    Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years of system administration experience , with at least 2–3 years in OT / ICS / SCADA environments .
  • Strong knowledge of Windows Server (2016 / 2019 / 2022) , VMware / Hyper-V , and Linux administration .
  • Experience with hyperconverged solutions strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with NERC CIP compliance and regulatory frameworks.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting IT / OT projects and compliance initiatives .
  • Technical Skills

  • Active Directory, DNS / DHCP, Group Policy, PKI, and RODC administration.
  • Backup / restore technologies (Veeam, Commvault, or equivalent).
  • Monitoring platforms (PRTG, SolarWinds, or similar).
  • Networking fundamentals : VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, segmentation between SCADA / DMZ / Corporate zones.
  • Scripting / automation (PowerShell, Python, Ansible, etc.).
  • Soft Skills

  • Strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure, real-time operational environments.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to multitask effectively , managing multiple projects (OT, compliance, and operational) simultaneously.
  • Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills.
  • Self-starter with the ability to drive projects independently and deliver results.
  • Travel Requirements

  • Up to 25–40% travel to Pattern Energy sites across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Occasional international travel may be required for project execution or training
  • Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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