Pattern Energy · 5 hours ago
Systems Administrator
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expPattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company focused on developing and operating wind and solar generation facilities. The Systems Administrator will manage IT and Operations solutions, improve processes, and support the Lead Systems Administrator by collaborating with various stakeholders to implement technical solutions and ensure compliance with security standards.
EnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Demonstrated experience supporting IT/OT projects and compliance initiatives
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.)
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
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
Preferred
Experience with hyperconverged solutions strongly preferred
Company
Pattern Energy
Pattern Energy is one of the world’s largest privately-owned developers and operators of wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage projects.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11.21BKey Investors
APG Asset Management
2024-12-16Post Ipo Secondary
2023-12-27Post Ipo Debt· $11B
2019-11-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Matthew Rhodes
Chief Financial Officer
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