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VELCO - Vermont Electric Power Company · 1 day ago

IT Systems Platform Engineer

positionRutland, VT
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$90K/yr - $126K/yr
date5+ years exp

VELCO is the nation’s first statewide transmission-only company, managing the transmission of electric power throughout Vermont. As an IT Systems Platform Engineer, you will play a crucial role in modernizing enterprise IT systems and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of core infrastructure while supporting digital transformation initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Provide the lifecycle support of the compute and storage platforms, including coordinating and executing security and other updates, upgrades, and patching of Windows server, VMWare, and storage (SAN & HCI) platforms. In managing the environment, you will also look for opportunities to continuously develop these platforms
Architect and deploy modern technology platforms and solutions to support VELCO’s digital transformation goals, including adoption of cloud platforms, SaaS tools, and enterprise collaboration solutions
Provide technical expertise supporting strategic initiatives across the company in creating solutions to meet emerging projects
Implement and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery solutions, ensuring resilience and compliance
Support IT security initiatives through vulnerability management, endpoint protection, data loss prevention, and regulatory compliance
Contribute to infrastructure projects as needed, including network integration, VPN support, and SCADA/EMS systems, while keeping primary focus on business platforms
Create and maintain documentation, runbooks, and knowledge resources to support operational excellence
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Cloud platforms AWSCloud platforms AzureWindows Server administrationVMwareBusiness continuityDisaster recoverySaaS applicationsIT security initiativesMonitoring toolsBackup technologiesAnalytical skillsChange managementDevOps technologiesProblem-solving skillsDocumentation skillsCross-team collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
5+ years in IT systems engineering with direct experience implementing modern enterprise platforms
Strong background in Windows Server, VMware, and storage administration
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), identity management, and enterprise SaaS applications
Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NERC CIP, HIPAA, SOC, or NIST
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with a focus on business systems improvement
Proficiency with SSO & Modern Authentication (Okta, AzureAD, SAML, OIDC)
Proficiency with Legacy Authentication (RADIUS, IWA, Kerberos)
Proficiency with Backup technologies (VEEAM, Rubrik)
Proficiency with Monitoring/management tools (PRTG, Prometheus, DataDog, SolarWinds)
Proficiency with ITSM ticketing and change management
Proficiency with DevOps technologies: Version Control (Git), Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-team collaboration skills
Ability to balance priorities in fast-paced and regulated environments

Preferred

Industry certifications in cloud, systems, or security (e.g., AWS, Azure, VMware, Microsoft)
Exposure to enterprise networking and security tools (Cisco, Palo Alto, FortiGate, SD-WAN)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits
Generous paid time off
Incentive compensation (bonus) potential

Company

VELCO - Vermont Electric Power Company

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VELCO is Vermont’s statewide electric transmission provider whose sights are set on creating a sustainable Vermont through our people, assets, relationships and operating model.
dateFounded in 1956
location
Rutland, Vermont, USA
people-size51-200 employees
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https://www.velco.com/

H1B Sponsorship

VELCO - Vermont Electric Power Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (1)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$1.01M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of Electricity
2024-07-09Grant· $1.01M

Leadership Team

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Thomas Dunn
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Kerrick Johnson
Chief Innovation and Communications Officer
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