IT Systems Engineer

San Diego Community Power • San Diego, CA

17h • $84,900 - $110,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

San Diego Community Power (SDCP) seeks a highly skilled IT Systems Engineer to assist in the design, implementation, and optimization of the organization’s IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, and cloud platforms. This role serves as a technical lead for systems architecture and engineering, bridging operational IT support and advanced system design. Reporting to the Information Systems Manager, the IT Systems Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of SDCP’s technology environment. The role partners closely with the IT Systems Analyst to support operational excellence and with the Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to ensure systems are secure, compliant, and resilient. This position plays a key role in enabling business operations through modern, integrated, and well-governed technology solutions.

Requirements

• Strong IT infrastructure engineering and systems administration knowledge in a Cloud environment.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, and enterprise systems platforms.
• Experience with networking, firewalls, and system security concepts.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong understanding of system integrations, enterprise applications, and infrastructure design.
• Experience working across technical domains, including infrastructure, applications, and security.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in IT systems engineering, infrastructure support, or related roles.
• Experience working with: Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint)
• Experience working with: Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
• Experience working with: Data platforms, CRM, ERP
• Experience working with: Networking, firewalls, and VoIP systems
• Experience working with: Enterprise system implementations and integrations

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the energy sector and/or in programs funded by California state agencies.
• Familiarity with enterprise cloud platforms, including Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Azure, AWS, Cloud, or systems engineering).
• Ability to effectively represent the organization in professional settings.
• Experience working in a public utility and/or a CCA program is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of IT infrastructure, including servers, cloud platforms, networks, and enterprise systems.
• Define and enforce system architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices across the IT environment.
• Configure and optimize environments to ensure performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Assist in the deployment and integration of enterprise platforms, including Microsoft 365 and cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements aligned with organizational priorities and long-term IT strategy.
• Perform advanced systems administration for enterprise applications, infrastructure, and identity platforms.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity; proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact business operations.
• Assist in root cause analysis and resolution of complex technical issues, serving as an escalation point for advanced troubleshooting.
• Partner with the IT Systems Analyst to improve service delivery, operational processes, and system reliability.
• Partner with the Cybersecurity Analyst to implement and maintain system-level security controls and configurations.
• Support the deployment and optimization of security technologies, including endpoint protection, identity and access management, and monitoring systems.
• Ensure systems are configured and maintained in compliance with cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and remediation of system-level issues.
• Assist in design and implementation of integrations across enterprise applications, data platforms, and third-party systems.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and sustainable technical solutions.
• Drive improvements to business processes through automation, system enhancements, and optimization of existing platforms.
• Provide technical expertise in evaluating, selecting, and implementing enterprise technologies that support organizational goals.
• Contribute to developing and executing the IT roadmap, ensuring alignment with SDCP’s strategic priorities.
• Support the development and enforcement of IT standards, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Maintain comprehensive system documentation covering architecture, configurations, and procedures.
• Ensure consistency and standardization across enterprise systems and environments.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve system performance, security, and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of IT processes, tools, and service delivery models.
• Support the development and delivery of internal training programs and technical workshops for IT staff and end users.
• Contribute to internal IT communications and documentation, including knowledge-based content and intranet resources.
• Provide technical support for organizational events and off-site meetings as needed.

Benefits

• Group health benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, for eligible FT employees.
• $100,000 Life & AD&D policy
• Short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) coverage that is 100% paid by SDCP.
• 457(b) plan for employee contributions
• SDCP contributes 10% of eligible compensation to the employee’s Money Purchase Plan.
• 11 holidays per year
• Paid winter holiday (between 12/24-12/31)
• 160 hours of accrued paid time off per year (increases with time in service)
• 96 hours per year of accrued paid sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level