<h2>Overview</h2>Company Overview Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers<h2>Responsibilities</h2>Job Purpose  The Senior System Administrator’s primary role is to manage existing IT and Operations solutions and processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and then design and implement solutions that deliver requested results. This involves communicating, coordinating and participating in meetings with system stakeholders, software and services providers. Examples of implementations include infrastructure design improvements for security, reliability and redundancy as well as process and procedure documentation for peer and end-user training. The Senior System Administrator supports the efforts of the Lead Systems Administrator. Key ResponsibilitiesSystem Administration &amp; Infrastructure Management<ul> <li> <ul> <li>Manage, maintain, and optimize OT servers, hypervisors (VMware/Hyper-V), storage, and backup systems across multiple wind, solar, and transmission sites.</li> <li>Administer Windows Server and Linux environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, and patch management.</li> <li>Deploy, configure, and manage hyperconverged infrastructure solutions, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery readiness.</li> <li>Perform proactive system health monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning.</li> </ul></li></ul>Project Support &amp; Implementation<ul> <li> <ul> <li>Act as a key contributor to OT and compliance projects, supporting the design, implementation, and integration of new applications and solutions.</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Cybersecurity, SCADA, Engineering, and vendors) to align technical requirements and ensure successful deployments.</li> <li>Provide technical leadership in system migrations, upgrades, compliance initiatives, and modernization efforts.</li> <li>Document project deliverables, architecture changes, and standard operating procedures.</li> <li>Effectively multitask across multiple ongoing projects and operational responsibilities, ensuring deadlines and priorities are consistently met.</li> </ul></li></ul>OT Security &amp; Compliance<ul> <li> <ul> <li>Ensure systems comply with NERC CIP Low/Medium Impact standards, including access controls, patching, logging, and change management.</li> <li>Partner with Cybersecurity and Compliance teams to implement security baselines, remediate vulnerabilities, and support incident response.</li> <li>Actively support compliance projects and regulatory initiatives, assisting with documentation, evidence gathering, and audit readiness.</li> </ul></li></ul>Operational Technology &amp; IT Edge Support<ul> <li> <ul> <li>Provide Tier-2 and Tier-3 support for SCADA and substation environments, including troubleshooting outages and application issues.</li> <li>Coordinate with site technicians, engineers, and vendors to resolve OT infrastructure issues.</li> <li>Offer occasional assistance with IT edge systems (laptops, printers, and other end-user devices) to support site operations.</li> </ul></li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>Education/ Qualifications/ Education Required  Education &amp; Experience<ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.</li> <li>5+ years of system administration experience, with at least 2–3 years in OT/ICS/SCADA environments.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), VMware/Hyper-V, and Linux administration.</li> <li>Experience with hyperconverged solutions strongly preferred.</li> <li>Familiarity with NERC CIP compliance and regulatory frameworks.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience supporting IT/OT projects and compliance initiatives.</li></ul>Technical Skills<ul> <li>Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, Group Policy, PKI, and RODC administration.</li> <li>Backup/restore technologies (Veeam, Commvault, or equivalent).</li> <li>Monitoring platforms (PRTG, SolarWinds, or similar).</li> <li>Networking fundamentals: VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, segmentation between SCADA/DMZ/Corporate zones.</li> <li>Scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, Ansible, etc.).</li></ul>Soft Skills<ul> <li>Strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure, real-time operational environments.</li> <li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.</li> <li>Ability to multitask effectively, managing multiple projects (OT, compliance, and operational) simultaneously.</li> <li>Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills.</li> <li>Self-starter with the ability to drive projects independently and deliver results.</li></ul>Travel Requirements<ul> <li>Up to 25–40% travel to Pattern Energy sites across the U.S. and Canada.</li> <li>Occasional international travel may be required for project execution or training</li></ul>Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-Hybrid  #LI-AN1

Pattern Energy Group is an independent, fully integrated energy company that develops, constructs, owns and operates renewable energy projects and transmission assets across North America, Japan, and parts of Latin America. The company focuses primarily on wind, solar and transmission. The Pattern Energy Group team has a history as one of the top North American renewable energy and transmission providers in the industry. The team is dedicated to delivering the highest value for its customers, partners, financial supporters and the communities in which it works, while exhibiting a strong commitment to promoting environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility. This is a temporary assignment expected to last two months.
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Pattern Energy Group operates in the United States, Canada, Japan, and Mexico with offices in San Francisco, Houston, San Diego, New York, Tokyo, and Toronto. Pattern Energy Group's corporate headquarters is in San Francisco.

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<h2>Overview</h2>Company Overview&nbsp;Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers<h2>Responsibilities</h2>Job Purpose&nbsp;&nbsp;The Senior System Administrator’s primary role is to manage existing IT and Operations solutions and processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and then design and implement solutions that deliver requested results. This involves communicating, coordinating and participating in meetings with system stakeholders, software and services providers. Examples of implementations include infrastructure design improvements for security, reliability and redundancy as well as process and procedure documentation for peer and end-user training. The Senior System Administrator supports the efforts of the Lead Systems Administrator.&nbsp;Key ResponsibilitiesSystem Administration &amp; Infrastructure Management<ul> <li> <ul> <li>Manage, maintain, and optimize OT servers, hypervisors (VMware/Hyper-V), storage, and backup systems across multiple wind, solar, and transmission sites.</li> <li>Administer Windows Server and Linux environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, and patch management.</li> <li>Deploy, configure, and manage hyperconverged infrastructure solutions, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery readiness.</li> <li>Perform proactive system health monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning.</li> </ul></li></ul>Project Support &amp; Implementation<ul> <li> <ul> <li>Act as a key contributor to OT and compliance projects, supporting the design, implementation, and integration of new applications and solutions.</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Cybersecurity, SCADA, Engineering, and vendors) to align technical requirements and ensure successful deployments.</li> <li>Provide technical leadership in system migrations, upgrades, compliance initiatives, and modernization efforts.</li> <li>Document project deliverables, architecture changes, and standard operating procedures.</li> <li>Effectively multitask across multiple ongoing projects and operational responsibilities, ensuring deadlines and priorities are consistently met.</li> </ul></li></ul>OT Security &amp; Compliance<ul> <li> <ul> <li>Ensure systems comply with NERC CIP Low/Medium Impact standards, including access controls, patching, logging, and change management.</li> <li>Partner with Cybersecurity and Compliance teams to implement security baselines, remediate vulnerabilities, and support incident response.</li> <li>Actively support compliance projects and regulatory initiatives, assisting with documentation, evidence gathering, and audit readiness.</li> </ul></li></ul>Operational Technology &amp; IT Edge Support<ul> <li> <ul> <li>Provide Tier-2 and Tier-3 support for SCADA and substation environments, including troubleshooting outages and application issues.</li> <li>Coordinate with site technicians, engineers, and vendors to resolve OT infrastructure issues.</li> <li>Offer occasional assistance with IT edge systems (laptops, printers, and other end-user devices) to support site operations.</li> </ul></li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>Education/ Qualifications/ Education Required&nbsp;&nbsp;Education &amp; Experience<ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.</li> <li>5+ years of system administration experience, with at least 2–3 years in OT/ICS/SCADA environments.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), VMware/Hyper-V, and Linux administration.</li> <li>Experience with hyperconverged solutions strongly preferred.</li> <li>Familiarity with NERC CIP compliance and regulatory frameworks.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience supporting IT/OT projects and compliance initiatives.</li></ul>Technical Skills<ul> <li>Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, Group Policy, PKI, and RODC administration.</li> <li>Backup/restore technologies (Veeam, Commvault, or equivalent).</li> <li>Monitoring platforms (PRTG, SolarWinds, or similar).</li> <li>Networking fundamentals: VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, segmentation between SCADA/DMZ/Corporate zones.</li> <li>Scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, Ansible, etc.).</li></ul>Soft Skills<ul> <li>Strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure, real-time operational environments.</li> <li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.</li> <li>Ability to multitask effectively, managing multiple projects (OT, compliance, and operational) simultaneously.</li> <li>Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills.</li> <li>Self-starter with the ability to drive projects independently and deliver results.</li></ul>Travel Requirements<ul> <li>Up to 25–40% travel to Pattern Energy sites across the U.S. and Canada.</li> <li>Occasional international travel may be required for project execution or training</li></ul>Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.&nbsp;#LI-Hybrid&nbsp; #LI-AN1&nbsp;

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