IT Systems Platform Engineer

As the nation’s first statewide, “transmission only” company, VELCO manages the safe, reliable, cost-effective transmission of electric power throughout Vermont and as a part of the integrated New England regional network.

Primary Purpose

As VELCO’s IT Systems Platform Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the modernization of enterprise IT systems. This role focuses on business systems transformation—designing, implementing, and supporting modern, cross-platform enterprise solutions that improve security, resiliency, and efficiency. You’ll work across compute, storage, and cloud platforms, with secondary responsibilities in infrastructure support, ensuring that enterprise systems are seamlessly integrated, secure, and future-ready.

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.

Education & Training

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline (or equivalent experience). Industry certifications in cloud, systems, or security (e.g., AWS, Azure, VMware, Microsoft) strongly preferred.

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.

• Exposure to enterprise networking and security tools (Cisco, Palo Alto, FortiGate, SD-WAN) is a plus, but not the core focus of this role.

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with a focus on business systems improvement.

• Proficiency with:

  • SSO & Modern Authentication (Okta, AzureAD, SAML, OIDC)

  • Legacy Authentication (RADIUS, IWA, Kerberos)

  • Backup technologies (VEEAM, Rubrik)

  • Monitoring/management tools (PRTG, Prometheus, DataDog, SolarWinds).

  • ITSM ticketing and change management

  • 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.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Physical/Mental Demands

Prolonged periods of working on a computer.  Must be able to maintain fast pace while completing complex, analytical work, in potentially stressful situations, with competing priorities, within tight timelines and with frequent interruptions. Must be able to work additional hours when necessary. Periodic travel and overnight stays will be required when attending industry workshops, trainings, etc.

Compensation Range: 

This compensation range represents the minimum, midpoint and maximum pay for this position. Individual offers will be based on various factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, education, skills, competencies, and experience. Please note that most offers for new employees fall under the midpoint of the range, allowing room for continued salary growth.  Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package, which may also include comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off and incentive compensation (bonus) potential.