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Senior IT Systems Administrator

Location: Fairfield, California

Requisition ID # 161680-en_US

Our IT professionals are at the enterprise's core, leveraging modern technology to deliver safe and reliable energy to our customers. We use AI, the cloud, data science, and the latest tools and programming languages to solve hard, interesting problems and tackle challenges like the ever-growing threat of climate change, wildfires, and breaches of cyber security. Join us and experience the satisfaction of being a technology enabler for a company that leads the industry in innovation.

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  • Adaptable
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  • Curious
  • Results-driven
  • Thoughtful

Benefits

PG&E is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits program to help you take care of your physical, emotional and financial health. In addition to the offerings below, you can expect inclusive programs in areas such as performance recognition, training and employee development, mentoring and more.

  • Paid Time Off

    Vacation, Sick Hours, Holidays, Family Leave

  • Employee Resource Groups

    16 ERGs at the core of our DEIB culture that support employee development and foster business relationships

  • Professional Development

    Leadership and Employee Development Courses, LinkedIn Learning, Mentoring Program and up to $8,000 for Tuition Reimbursement

  • Healthcare

    Low-Cost Medical, Dental, Life/Accident/Disability Insurance and Free Vision

  • Healthcare & Dependent Care FSA

    Pre-tax employee-funded accounts that cover certain out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses

  • Retirement Plans

    401(k) Matching up to 8% AND Cash Balance Pension (no Cost to you)

Job Details

Requisition ID # 161680 

Job Category: Information Technology 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Information Technology

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Fairfield

Department Overview

Information Systems Technology Services is a unified organization comprised of various departments which collaborate effectively in order to deliver high quality technology solutions.

Position Summary

Installs, configures, maintains and performs testing of various operating systems, related utilities, applications, and hardware. Troubleshoots server-based hardware, operating system and software problems. Monitors systems activities and fine-tunes configuration to optimize performance. Performs system utilization analysis to ensure systems are following best practices for security and utilization. Develops procedures for routine administration. Provides recommendations for improving the server environment. Provides afterhours and weekend support based on project need.


PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job.  The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.​


The hourly rate for this position ranges from $50.48 to $81.25. 

Job Responsibilities

  • Acts as lead in project implementation when appropriate.
  • Applies technology or team leadership abilities
  • Coaches and mentors staff
  • Communicates new processes, conveys and gains support for making changes
  • Exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance with broad scope and high complexity
  • Leads deployment of new applications, application updates, security, updates/patches, and report creation
  • Leads installation, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and production release of new enterprise applications.
  • May serve as a technical coach, trainer, or mentor for others.
  • Mentors team members supporting enterprise computing technologies, work priorities, project management, and customer service.
  • Perform complex server troubleshooting, updating, maintaining security compliance, client data protection services, and document creation
  • Performs assigned tasks of moderate to high complexity using established procedures, standards, and guidelines
  • Quickly understands the business issues of the organization. Reviews and edits requirements, specifications, and recommendations.
  • Scripts complex procedures and processes for automation.
  • Understanding business domain and makes realistic, feasible recommendations and facilitates implementation of effective solutions
  • Works independently or on multiple projects as a project team member, frequently collaborating with other groups
  • Works on medium to large, complex projects that require increased skill in multiple technical environments and knowledge of a specific business area

Qualifications

Minimum:

  • Associates Degree in Computer Science or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
  • 4 years job-related technical experience


Desired:

  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
  • Utility industry experience
  • Leadership experience, IT-Information Technology, 2 years
  • Experience at PG&E
  • Job-related experience, 3 years
  • Experience in consulting

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jonathan

PG&E combines an established company’s stability with the autonomy of a startup. I enjoy high levels of trust and openness among my coworkers in a dynamic environment where I’m included in important decision-making discussions. As our company evolves, I look forward to career growth opportunities ahead.

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