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RWE

Senior System Administrator I – Operational Technologies

RWE

. Serve as the technical lead for complex OT system administration issues and develop sustainable solutions .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $127,000 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing on-premises OT environments, including SCADA and control networks, while ensuring compliance with NERC CIP standards. Proficient in leading technical initiatives, incident management, and mentoring junior staff in a collaborative environment.

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Microsoft Windows Server AdministrationLinux AdministrationVirtualizationInfrastructure Lifecycle ManagementNERC CIP Compliance

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Hard Skills
OT System AdministrationSCADA ManagementBackup and RecoveryEndpoint ManagementActive DirectoryRoot-Cause AnalysisSystem HardeningConfiguration ManagementDisaster Recovery PlanningInfrastructure Modernization
Soft Skills
DocumentationCommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationMentoringProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft AzureAmazon Web ServicesVirtual MachinesMonitoring ToolsBackup Solutions
Certifications & Qualifications
Industry Certifications in Systems AdministrationVirtualization CertificationsCybersecurity Certifications
Industry Keywords
OT EnvironmentsNISTCISHigh-AvailabilityRedundancyChange ControlSafety Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCyber SecurityLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as the technical lead for complex OT system administration issues and develop sustainable solutions
  • Design, deploy, and manage on-premises OT environments supporting SCADA, control networks, and secure remote operations
  • Contribute to future-state planning for potential Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services adoption
  • Act as the Tier 3 escalation point for Windows Server, Linux, virtualization, endpoint management, storage, backup, and infrastructure incidents
  • Lead high-availability, redundancy, backup-verification, failover-testing, and disaster-recovery readiness activities
  • Own configuration management for OT server platforms, including version control, approved baselines, and documentation
  • Develop and apply NIST- or CIS-based system-hardening baselines and remediate vulnerabilities with cybersecurity teams
  • Lead operating-system migrations, hypervisor upgrades, endpoint-management changes, and infrastructure modernization
  • Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning, end-of-life risks, upgrade paths, and vendor support coverage
  • Collaborate with SCADA, field engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to deploy services and validate interoperability
  • Coordinate root-cause analyses and post-incident reviews, implementing and tracking corrective actions
  • Standardize imaging, deployment, monitoring, patching, access control, and configuration procedures while preserving NERC CIP evidence and change-control requirements
  • Mentor technicians and junior administrators through knowledge sessions, troubleshooting guidance, and documentation reviews
  • Function autonomously with accountability for technical decisions and provide technical leadership without formal people management

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant IT experience and 5 years of relevant OT experience
  • Mid-level and advanced industry certification(s) relevant to systems administration, virtualization, infrastructure, or cybersecurity preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server and Linux administration, virtualization, redundancy, backup and recovery, endpoint management, Active Directory, monitoring, and infrastructure lifecycle practices
  • Foundational or developing knowledge of Microsoft Azure and AWS concepts, including virtual machines, identity and access controls, networking, monitoring, backup, tagging, and policy-based governance
  • Ability to design and implement standardized, secure, supportable on-premises infrastructure while maintaining NERC CIP controls
  • Ability to diagnose high-complexity incidents, lead root-cause analysis, and translate findings into durable technical improvements
  • Strong documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Ability to guide junior technical staff
  • Ability to travel to field or office locations and perform work around production infrastructure in accordance with established safety practices
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • EAP
  • Education Assistance
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • Short-term incentives