Systems Administrator I

Overview

We are designing the Grid of the future

We are innovators by nature, for over 50 years, Electric Power Engineers, LLC (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe to focus on complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As an early leader in the renewables space, we continue to see significant opportunities to build a sustainable and secure Grid.  Join a team committed to making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can continue to create the “grid of the future”!

Responsibilities

Join us in leading the change!

As the IT Support Technician, you will install, maintain, test, and repairs systems and networks. You will support IT initiatives and provide technical support to local and remote employees.  This is a highly interactive in-person position serving our corporate office in Bee Cave, TX.

How you can make an impact:   

• System Maintenance: Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware, software, and network systems.

• User Support: Provide first or second-level technical support to end-users, addressing issues related to desktops, laptops, peripherals, and software applications.

• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical problems, escalating more complex issues to senior administrators when necessary.

• Documentation: Create and update documentation for system configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and user guides.

• Security: Implement and monitor security measures to protect systems and data, including user access controls and antivirus solutions.

• Backup and Recovery: Assist in implementing and managing backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.

   

• Updates and Patching: Assist in applying software updates, patches, and firmware upgrades to ensure systems are up-to-date and secure.

• Monitoring: Monitor system performance and proactively address potential issues to maintain a stable and reliable IT environment.

• Collaboration: Work closely with other IT team members to resolve technical issues, implement solutions, and contribute to IT projects.

• User Training: Provide basic training to end-users on new systems, applications, and IT best practices.

• Inventory Management: Maintain an inventory of IT assets, including hardware and software licenses.

• Work closely with employees including the executive team to resolve issues
• Partner with other corporate services departments (Human Resources and Accounting/Finance) ensuring new employees have necessary equipment and technology configured and set up to be productive on their first day at EPE.
• Assist in documenting SOP’s, procedures, policies, SOC-related documents, etc.
• Maintains current knowledge with respect to technology, equipment, applicable laws, regulations, standards and/or systems.
• Monitor Service Desk Ticket System; prioritize and schedule resolution of each desktop support ticket for region. Keep request status up to date and tickets moving to resolution.
• Provide proactive equipment maintenance to make sure PC’s/ Laptop’s, printers and other hardware are functioning properly. Take measures to avoid downtime and monitor to keep things running smoothly.
• Perform daily floor surveys to proactively identify if end user support needs.
• Proactively communicate with satellite sites to identify support needs.

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience is required.
• Relevant certifications, such as CompTIA A , Microsoft Certified: Windows 10, Azure, or AWS certifications.
• Technical Knowledge: Intermediate understanding of IT systems, including hardware, operating systems, networking, and software applications.
• Outstanding customer service, patience, and professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to explain complex technological concepts and ideas to those without a background in information technology.
• Experience working with the following technologies: Windows Desktop & Server, MS 365, laptops, docking stations, servers, firewalls, VPN’s, wireless internet, multi-display setups, switches, etc.
• Experience dealing with external vendors such as MSP’s, internet providers, equipment vendors, etc.
• Reliable personal transportation with a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift/move equipment up to 50lbs.
• Regular use of stairs in 3-story segmented work environment.

How we support you:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Continuous Education Benefits
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

Location: This position will be located in Austin, TX

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster

If you are interested in applying for employment with EPE and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@epeconsulting.com

Third-Party Recruiting Notification

EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.