Apex Clean Energy · 1 day ago
Senior Systems Engineer
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expApex Clean Energy is focused on accelerating the shift to clean energy through innovative solutions in renewable energy. The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining resilient systems across various environments while mentoring junior team members and driving continuous improvement in technology services.
EnergySustainabilityRenewable EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringSolar
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and maintain scalable, heterogenous IT infrastructure across on-prem, distant remote-site, and cloud environments
Build and manage physical and virtual servers, virtualization platforms (VMware, XCP-ng), and storage systems
Administer Microsoft-based systems (Active Directory, Group Policy, etc.)
Configure and manage switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless infrastructure
Maintain network security, performance, and reliability across multiple sites
Troubleshoot complex networking issues at L2/L3 levels
Support and optimize hybrid cloud environments (esp. Azure)
Develop scripts and automation for deployment, monitoring, and incident response
Implement and manage endpoint protection, patching, and vulnerability management
Participate in cybersecurity initiatives, risk assessments, and incident response
Maintain compliance with company and regulatory standards (esp. NERC CIP)
Serve as escalation point for IT/OT/SCADA support staff
Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing/documentation
Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple departments
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in a sysadmin, infrastructure, or network engineering role
Deep understanding of Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and enterprise networking
Experience with virtualization (VMware, XCP-ng), backup/recovery solutions, and storage systems
Proficiency in scripting and automation
Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices
Comfortable supporting mixed environments including Windows, Linux, and cloud platforms
Strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive mindset
The ability to rapidly understand a very diverse set of sites and systems
Have a solid commitment to getting the job done when you are on the critical path
Be able to flex and adapt to rapidly changing situations
Preferred
Certifications such as: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or similar
Cisco CCNA/CCNP
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent
Experience in an energy, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure setting
Exposure to SCADA/OT systems
Benefits
Medical and dental
401(k) with corporate match
Comprehensive high-deductible health plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Short-term and long-term disability
Group life insurance
401(k) corporate matching
Flexible spending arrangements
Company paid parking and cell phone
Fitness and wellness corporate discounts
Company
Apex Clean Energy
Apex Clean Energy is a renewable energy company that develops commercial-scale wind and solar energy facilities.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.15BKey Investors
Great Bay RenewablesForbright BankJP Morgan
2026-01-27Series Unknown· $42.5M
2025-10-14Debt Financing· $1.05B
2024-12-16Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Mark Goodwin
Co-founder and Board Member
Kenny Chernauskas
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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