Xcel Energy · 20 hours ago
Systems Administrator Lead (Physical Security)
Greater Amarillo Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$98K/yr - $139K/yr
7+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking a Lead Systems Administrator to manage and maintain operating systems within IT and OT domains. The role involves overseeing system integrity, leading technical teams during service restoration, and providing operational and user support.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Problem Management - Helps others in resolving complex problems; adapts or modifies established approaches. Identifies and selects appropriate tools, data, and analysis techniques to diagnose problems and develop solutions. Balances competing short- and long-term goals. Provides problem management for complex production incidents. Provides support for systems testing and validation activities. Participates in and contributes to problem reviews. Drives adherence to Incident and Problem protocol
Operational Support - Performs software installations and upgrades to systems. Schedules installations and upgrades and maintains them. Analyzes system requirements and performance of systems and develops specific measures to increase efficiency. Develops and promotes standard operating procedures. Monitors and assesses system health, exposing risk as appropriate
User Support - Provides in depth technical information to users as appropriate. Assists users in identifying complex technical problems and devising solutions. Advises users on available approved technologies. Works with users to develop solutions. May act as user liaison on projects
Communications - Writes and presents reports and proposals for internal and external audiences. Interprets other viewpoints and assimilates them into work processes. Formally transfers technical or administrative knowledge to others. Actively participates in regular status meetings. Prepares written status reports and responses to customer inquiries
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, Business or related field, or 4 years of experience equivalent to the position
Seven years of related functional experience
In-depth knowledge and experience with all types of operating systems; HW, SW, desktop, mobile, etc
Familiarity with at least one platform type (e.g. Internally hosted, SaaS, IaaS, etc.) with demonstrated aptitude to learn other platforms
Experience leading system change deployment and facilitating service restoration discussions
Has taken leadership role in small projects or parts of larger projects
Strong communication skills, effective with varying organizational levels and skill sets
Strong Relationship Management and collaboration skills, with a track record of working as one team cross-organizationally to drive innovation and business results
Preferred
Experience within the physical security space
Experience within the Utility sector
Experience with physical security systems such as access control, camera systems, key systems, intercoms, etc
Prior experience with system integrations and upgrades
Benefits
Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Tim Peterson
CIO/CTO
Recent News
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