Senior Infrastructure Specialist

Responsibilities

• Define, maintain, and support Operational Smart Grids (OSG) infrastructure policies, standards, and tools
• Provide timely responses to incidents, tasks, and requests to meet Service Level Agreements
• Support physical and virtual infrastructure, including installation, patching, maintenance, and upgrades
• Lead technical implementation plans and the evaluation, selection, and testing of hardware and software products
• Maintain regulatory compliance under NERC/CIP guidelines and high-quality security controls for SCADA systems
• Provide 24x7 on-call support and professional mentoring for team members
• Work with internal clients and external vendors to design and support technical solutions

Requirements

• BS/BA in Business, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience/certifications)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with infrastructure solutions in an enterprise environment
• Fundamental understanding of UNIX/Linux, Microsoft OS, Active Directory, VMware, and Citrix
• Knowledge of Networking, Routing, Firewalls, and Security tools
• Experience with Data Center Operations, Disaster Recovery, or Security & Compliance Management
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous performance-based bonuses
• 12% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear career-advancement pathways

About the Company

THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY is part of Avangrid, a leading energy company in the United States. Avangrid works to meet the growing demand for energy through service, innovation, and continued investments in grid infrastructure and energy generation projects.