OT Systems Administrator

Operational Technology (OT) Systems AdministratorAt ENGIE, we believe the energy transition starts with people who bring purpose to their work every day. As an Operational Technology (OT) Systems Administrator, you will help support the critical utility infrastructure serving the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City. You will serve as the primary administrator and technical owner of the OT infrastructure supporting a highly integrated utility network that monitors and controls more than 500,000 points across electrical, steam, chilled water, and water systems. In this role, you will help drive system reliability, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, modernization, and long-term operational excellence across a complex industrial control system (ICS) environment. Your work will directly influence the availability, security, and performance of the infrastructure powering one of the nation's leading research universities.What You'll DoAdminister and maintain OT infrastructure including Active Directory, OPC servers, historian platforms, SCADA/HMI systems, virtualized environments, engineering workstations, and utility application serversManage user access, cybersecurity controls, patch management, endpoint protection, and network segmentation to support a secure and compliant OT environmentEnsure the reliability, availability, and resiliency of critical control systems through monitoring, failover testing, backup administration, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity practicesSupport SCADA/HMI, historian, and data management systems to ensure the integrity and availability of operational, billing, compliance, and performance dataManage virtualized OT environments and supporting technologies, including remote access platforms, licensing systems, file services, and engineering toolsDevelop and maintain testing environments, change management processes, preventive maintenance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce operational risk and strengthen system performanceTroubleshoot complex OT system issues and partner with Operations, IT, vendors, and project teams to support infrastructure modernization, capital projects, technical standards, and documentationWhat You'll BringBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education, military training, certifications, and relevant experience will be consideredMinimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience supporting Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, mission-critical operational systems, or other critical infrastructure environmentsExperience administering Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization platforms, and enterprise security within OT or industrial environmentsExperience supporting SCADA, HMI, OPC, historian, or industrial automation systems, including system reliability, cybersecurity, and performance initiativesKnowledge of OT cybersecurity principles, network segmentation, patch management, endpoint security, disaster recovery, business continuity, and system readiness practicesStrong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, documentation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently manage priorities, operate in high-consequence environments, and resolve complex technical issuesEffective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across operations, engineering, IT, vendors, leadership teams, and other multidisciplinary stakeholdersAdditional DetailsThis role requires attendance at a worksite on a daily basisMust possess a valid U.S. driver's license/clean driving record; to drive company owned vehicles while on campusWe are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any timeCapable of frequently standing; walking; balancing; sitting; climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks, and the like as required); kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting (min. 50 lbs.)May need to provide off-hours support to keep critical systems operational through failure eventsPhysically capable of hearing alarms, detecting equipment noise changes, and communicating via radioRequired to wear PPE including respirators, fall protection, hard hat, safety shoes, and safety glassesMust be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policiesCompensationSalary Range: $88,800 – $136,045 USD annuallyThis represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate. ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.ENGIE takes your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. ENGIE Solutions