Senior Systems Engineer

Company Description

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus : to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of more than 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world's most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com .

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America's clean energy future.

Job Description

The Senior Systems Engineer is a highly skilled technical leader who lives and breathes digital infrastructure, networking, security, automation, and advanced problem-solving. This role is a cornerstone of our technical operations, responsible for designing, building, and maintaining resilient end-to-end systems across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The Senior Systems Engineer is equally comfortable architecting new solutions, diving into complex troubleshooting, and ensuring our infrastructure is secure, scalable, and future-ready.

Beyond technical expertise, this position plays a pivotal role in mentoring and guiding junior team members, setting operational standards, and driving continuous improvement in how we deliver technology services. The ideal candidate blends hands-on technical mastery with strategic foresight, anticipating challenges, identifying opportunities for innovation, and executing solutions that align with business goals.

Hours / Type : Full Time, Exempt

Department : Integrated Technology Solutions

Travel : 10%

Qualifications

Primary Responsibilities

• Systems Architecture & Administration

Design, deploy, and maintain scalable, heterogenous IT infrastructure across on-prem, distant remote-site, and cloud environments

Configure and manage switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless infrastructure

Support and optimize hybrid cloud environments (esp. Azure)

Implement and manage endpoint protection, patching, and vulnerability management

Serve as escalation point for IT / OT / SCADA support staff

To succeed as a Senior Systems Engineer at Apex Clean Energy, you'll need to excel within the following criteria :

7+ years of experience in a sysadmin, infrastructure, or network engineering role

Certifications such as :

Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator Associate or similar

At Apex Clean Energy, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification listed in the job description. Your unique experiences and skills could be the perfect fit for our team!

If you are passionate about renewable energy and want to join usin accelerating the shift to clean energy, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application for our team's review!

Additional Information

Work Environment :

Works primarily traditional office hours in remote office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.

How You'll Grow

At Apex Clean Energy, our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic, fast-paced renewable energy industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

What Apex Can Offer You

At Apex Clean Energy, we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits.

At this time, Apex will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.