About Longroad Energy
Longroad Energy is a Boston, MA headquartered renewable energy developer focused on the development, ownership, and operation/asset management of wind and solar energy projects throughout North America. Founded in 2016, Longroad owns 1.6 GW of wind and solar projects across the United States in addition to operating and managing a total of 3.5 GW of wind and solar projects on behalf of Longroad and third parties. Our vision is to create lasting value for our shareholders, communities, and employees by responsibly developing, owning and operating renewable energy projects. We have assembled a world-class team with a passion for renewable energy innovation and a commitment to developing renewable projects throughout the US.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the IT Manager, the Systems Administrator will contribute to the architecting, designing, implementing, and supporting of the IT infrastructure at Longroad Energy. In this role, you will help manage and enhance the IT and Security systems. You will have the opportunity to identify and evaluate inefficiencies, resulting in implementing new solutions in collaboration with the IT Manager and other key stakeholders. You will support our project sites located throughout the United States helping to maintain our physical data centers. You will support a broad spectrum of tools and systems, provide timely and exceptional end user support, and maintain a knowledge base of documentation.
You will have the opportunity to expand your IT knowledge by participating in various projects and working with different areas of the organization to prepare you for your next career step at Longroad.
You will be part of a team that nurtures growth, appreciates diversity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares in success, rewards excellence, and takes pride in being part of making a positive change to the future of our planet.
Responsibilities
- Administer user accounts, permissions, and access rights across various platforms and applications.
- Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot server (both physical and virtual) equipment and networks.
- Manage server services, including Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, GPO, and File Servers.
- Provide tier 2 support for end user support requests and manage workstations, servers, and virtual machines.
- Deploy various virtualization technologies, such as Microsoft’s Hyper-V and VMWare ESX
- Provide day to day administration of MFA, SSO, and Identity Management.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate software and server upgrades and patches.
- Enforce IT security policies and handle limited administration duties.
- Perform regular system backups and ensure data integrity and disaster recovery readiness.
- Partner with the IT Manager and other members of the department to develop and maintain documentation of the evolving environment for IT and security focused audits.
- Collaborate with third-party vendors to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
- Identify opportunities for automation of IT functions.
- Implement and maintain security measures for safeguarding IT assets and data.
- Evaluate and recommend IT solutions to improve system efficiency and user experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 3 years supporting IT environments using cloud-based solutions.
- Proven experience as an IT System Administrator or in a similar role.
- Knowledge of server operating systems (e.g., Windows Server, Linux) and networking technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN).
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Office 365)
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to provide effective technical support to end-users.
- Experience with scripting languages (Powershell, Python, Bash, etc).
- Experience working with internal customers in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience being on an on-call rotation for after-hours breakfix support.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong commitment to data security and confidentiality.
- Travel as needed to offices and project sites; up to 15%.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant certifications (e.g., MCSA, CompTIA Network+, CCNA) are a plus.
- Experience with SSO/SCIM and access control solutions such as AzureAD and Duo.
- Familiarity of cloud backup and disaster recovery tools such as Druva, Veeam, and Acronis.
- Familiarity with remote management and patching solutions (NinjaOne) are a plus.
Characteristics Necessary for Success
- Having a team focused and collaborative approach to day-to-day work.
- Being self-directed but never afraid to hit pause and ask questions.
- A desire for constant improvement within the environment and oneself.
- Being comfortable in a fast-paced environment and evolves constantly.
Benefits of Working at Longroad Energy We are dedicated to providing our employees with the support and resources they need to stay healthy, secure their future, and be successful in their careers. Benefits at Longroad include the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan and matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Our robust time-off policy includes accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. We offer paid parental leave to help support employees as they transition into parenthood. Learn more about our .
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter - at Longroad, in our industry, in our communities, and in society at large. We embrace our responsibility to build and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working experience and drive change where we live and operate. We work to actively promote and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a supportive space that empowers everyone at Longroad to learn about, discuss and ask questions related to embracing and honoring identity. We collaborate with our community, colleagues, and industry in the ongoing pursuit of evolving and growing an inclusive and diverse environment. Learn more about our .
Longroad Energy Values At Longroad, we SHINE. We aim to be the most trusted renewable energy company on the long road to a green future. We are an experienced team of problem solvers and promise-keepers who develop sustainable solutions that meet today’s challenges and make a lasting impact on people and our planet. Learn more about our
Longroad Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EOE”). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Longroad Energy prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodations are made for disabled employees. Longroad Energy is firmly committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all employment practices and personnel actions, including advertising, recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, rates of pay, and other forms of compensation.
