Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

bp is committed to investing in lower carbon energy so we can meet our ambition to reach net zero by 2050. And while we're still mostly in oil and gas today, bioenergy is one of our five transition growth engines and a key focus to help us support the global energy transition.

Archaea Energy, a bp company, is a leader in landfill gas to energy and the largest renewable natural gas (RNG) producer in the US. With big ambitions, we specialize in the development, construction and operation of RNG, landfill-gas-to-electric and dairy digester facilities. The team operates around 50 sites in 32 states with a robust development pipeline.

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for architecting, managing, and continuously improving enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. Operating in a hybrid environment (~80% on-prem, 20% Azure), this role leads the design and implementation of complex systems projects, mentors junior staff, enforces best practices, and partners with Security and IT leadership on compliance and strategic planning. The Senior Systems Engineer balances hands-on engineering with leadership responsibilities and helps steer the technical direction of infrastructure.

Key Accountabilities

• Architect and implement advanced infrastructure solutions (Windows Server, virtualization, Azure, Microsoft 365).
• Lead and enhance monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning practices.
• Administer and secure Active Directory and Azure AD at an expert level.
• Partner with Security to enforce patching, hardening, and compliance standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve the most complex incidents (Tier-3).
• Drive automation and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives.
• Oversee enterprise database systems (SQL Server, MySQL) for availability and performance.
• Plan and oversee enterprise backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with network engineers to design supporting network services (DNS, DHCP, VPN).
• Lead major infrastructure projects and upgrades, coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, reviewing designs and delivering training.
• Collaborate with IT architects on infrastructure roadmaps and emerging technologies.
• Maintain documentation and enforce structured change management processes.
• Serve as escalation point during after-hours incidents.

Essential Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and 8+ years of experience with enterprise environments.

Essential Experience

• Expert-level knowledge of Windows Server, Azure services, virtualization, and Microsoft 365.
• Strong proficiency in Active Directory/Azure AD, identity federation, and conditional access.
• Advanced scripting/automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (PowerShell, Terraform, etc.).
• Experience leading projects and collaborating cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated mentorship and leadership skills.
• Relevant certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator highly valued.
• Willingness to travel and participate in after-hours support as needed.
• Eagerness to contribute to a positive, supportive, and inclusive workplace culture.

Delivering a better and more balanced energy system requires many different approaches and solutions. All of us have a part to play. We aim to support our people to learn and grow in an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. So, if you have the right skills, commitment and courage to help us invest in today's energy system and build out tomorrow's, apply today!

How much do we pay? $111,000 - $158,000. This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full times employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees). You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays. You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at View email address on click.appcast.io. Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks' paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Join our industry-leading team and you'll receive a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These include, but are not limited to:

• Discretionary Annual Bonus Program
• Quarterly Momentum Bonus
• 401K Program
• Health, Vision, And Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

But above all? You'll play a key part in helping bp deliver our ambition – to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get to net zero. Apply today!

Travel Requirement: Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable

Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills: Agility core practices, API and platform design, Cloud Platforms, Collaboration, Communication, Configuration management and release, Continuous deployment and release, Creating a high performing team, Digital Project Management, Documentation and knowledge sharing, Emerging technology monitoring, Facilitation, Information Security, Mentoring, Metrics definition and instrumentation, NoSql data modelling, Problem Solving, Relational Data Modelling, Risk Management, Scripting, Secure development, Service operations and resiliency, Software Design and Development, Solution Architecture {+ 6 more}

Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.