IT Systems Platform Engineer

at VELCO in Rutland, Vermont, United States

Job Description

As VELCO’s IT Systems Platform Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the modernization of our 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.

In this role, you’ll serve as a technical leader who enhances reliability today and positions VELCO for greater agility and innovation in the future.  You will own lifecycle management of our core infrastructure and ensure our systems support mission-critical operations. 

The IT Systems Platform Engineer will also contribute significantly to VELCO’s digital transformation by architecting and deploying cloud services, SaaS tools, and modern collaboration platforms that streamline workflows across the organization. Your expertise in business continuity, disaster recovery, and documentation promotes operational excellence while supporting emerging initiatives across engineering, operations, and enterprise teams.

• 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.

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