Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Senior IT Infrastructure Administrator

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Administrator to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our datacenter based, on-prem, and cloud strategies. This role focuses on managing and automating cloud environments while ensuring seamless integration with on-prem and datacenter systems. You will drive efficiency, scalability, and security across our infrastructure through advanced automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. If you are passionate about virtualization, cloud technologies and automation, we invite you to join our team and shape the future of our IT landscape.

Responsibilities

• Cloud Architecture & Management: Design, build, and optimize cloud infrastructure (networks, compute, storage, security) with a focus on Azure and hybrid environments.
• Design, build, and support on-premise and datacenter based server and virtual server based solutions.
• Automation & IaC: Implement automation frameworks and Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to streamline deployments and reduce manual processes.
• Cost Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize cloud resource utilization to ensure maximum performance and cost efficiency.
• Integration & Scalability: Develop solutions that integrate cloud services with on-prem systems, ensuring high availability and scalability.
• Security & Compliance: Apply best practices for cloud security, identity management, and compliance across all environments.
• Documentation & Standards: Maintain clear operational documentation and enforce standards for automated workflows and cloud governance.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of emerging cloud technologies and automation trends, driving innovation and efficiency within the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, plus 5+ years of professional experience.
• Proven expertise in Azure cloud architecture, deployment, and management.
• Strong experience with automation tools and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Solid understanding of scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation tasks.
• Background in Windows and Linux server administration and virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts effectively.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of networking and security fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, SSL, Load Balancing).
• Experience implementing cloud backup strategies and disaster recovery solutions.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for infrastructure automation.
• Practical experience enforcing security best practices in cloud environments.

A candidate has been identified for this position.

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
 
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
 
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.