IT Systems Platform Engineer

Velco•Rutland, VT

2d•$90,917 - $127,284

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with a focus on business systems improvement.
Proficiency with: SSO & Modern Authentication (Okta, AzureAD, SAML, OIDC)
Proficiency with: Legacy Authentication (RADIUS, IWA, Kerberos)
Proficiency with: Backup technologies (VEEAM, Rubrik)
Proficiency with: Monitoring/management tools (PRTG, Prometheus, DataDog, SolarWinds).
Proficiency with: ITSM ticketing and change management
Proficiency with: 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
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.

Nice To Haves

Industry certifications in cloud, systems, or security (e.g., AWS, Azure, VMware, Microsoft) strongly preferred.
Exposure to enterprise networking and security tools (Cisco, Palo Alto, FortiGate, SD-WAN) is a plus, but not the core focus of this role.

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.
Continuously develop compute and storage 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.