[Hiring] Associate, Industrial Systems Administrator @IPX Power USA, LLC

Role Description

As an Associate, Industrial Systems Administrator at IPX Power, you will be responsible for managing the infrastructure systems and operations that support our utility-scale solar and battery storage facilities across California and Texas. You'll design, implement, and support critical systems infrastructure — servers, storage, identity and access, backup/recovery, and monitoring — ensuring our operations are reliable, secure, and resilient. This role requires strong technical execution and close collaboration with our operations and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy robust infrastructure solutions for both new (greenfield) and existing (brownfield) clean energy sites, encompassing servers, virtualization, storage, and endpoint management.
• Engineer and support our Windows and Linux systems infrastructure, including troubleshooting system issues, managing hardware lifecycle, and maintaining operational uptime.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure security controls, including identity and access management, multi-factor authentication, endpoint protection, and hardening — in alignment with our established cybersecurity architecture.
• Design, deploy, and support backup and disaster recovery solutions, including backup execution, testing, recovery validation, and compliance documentation.
• Provide technical support for infrastructure incidents and complex issues, ensuring minimal disruption to our energy generation and operational activities.
• Work closely with internal and external teams to continuously improve our infrastructure standards and procedures.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers to resolve infrastructure issues and maintain system health.
• Support compliance initiatives by maintaining accurate infrastructure documentation, enforcing access controls, and ensuring audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Technical foundation in systems administration, IT operations, or infrastructure support (2–5 years of hands-on experience).
• Demonstrated expertise with Windows Server and Linux administration.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, identity management, and access control principles.
• Hands-on experience with backup and disaster recovery tools and procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure issues methodically in operationally sensitive industrial environments.
• Curiosity about how industrial control systems work and why security matters in critical infrastructure.
• Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative member of a cross-functional OT/engineering team.
• Must be able to pass background checks required for access to regulated energy infrastructure.

Requirements

• Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CyberOps, or other relevant infrastructure or cybersecurity credentials.
• Prior experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) or enterprise storage systems.
• Experience with SCADA, industrial automation, or OT/ICS systems.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) or infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Prior experience working in regulated, safety-critical, or large-scale industrial operations.
• A history of contributing to infrastructure documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.

Benefits

• Compensation: USD $118,750 - $131,250 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus).
• Health & Wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision.
• Time to Recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year).
• Family Support: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Maven.
• Mental Health: Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+.
• Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track.
• Perks & Extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, Wellhub+, Perkspot, and One Medical.