Associate, Industrial Systems Administrator

IPX Power, a clean energy company, develops, owns, and operates some of the world’s largest energy resources, delivering affordable, reliable power to utilities and other customers. We’re in a rapid growth phase with 4.3 GW of solar PV and 8.8 GWh of battery storage in construction or operation, with more projects under various stages of development.

IPX is a profitable, well capitalized, independent power producer that has delivered billions of dollars of industrial-scale clean energy infrastructure. The company was recently formed as a spin-out of Intersect, as a result of their recent acquisition by Google. IPX is supported by long-standing existing investors TPG Rise Climate, Climate Adaptive Infrastructure, and Greenbelt Capital Partners.

IPX is rooted in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and operational excellence. We’re building and operating billions of dollars in assets and seeking people eager to develop, build, and operate one of the world’s largest renewables and storage portfolios.

About the Role 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. This includes 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. This includes 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 & Skills

Required:

• 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.

Nice to Have:

• 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.

What We're Looking For

You have a strong technical foundation in systems administration and a hunger to grow expertise in infrastructure operations within a critical infrastructure environment. You're independent, detail-oriented, and you document everything. You care about reliability and security, and you understand that operational decisions have real consequences.

Location

Remote, with periodic travel to operating facilities (estimated 10–20% annually for maintenance, commissioning, and operational support).

Total Rewards

We care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here’s how we support you:

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

Ready to take ownership of critical clean energy assets and help drive reliable performance? Apply now and play a key role in powering the transition to renewable energy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

IPX Power is committed to maintaining a workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical leave status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

These principles apply to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, and disciplinary actions.