As the nation’s first statewide, “transmission only” company, VELCO manages the safe, reliable, cost-effective transmission of electric power throughout Vermont and as a part of the integrated New England regional network.
Why you should join our teamAs 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.
How you will make an impactIn 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.
ResponsibilitiesProvide 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
Compensation Range:
$89,704.89 - $107,652.48 - $125,594.56/salaryThis compensation range represents the minimum, midpoint and maximum pay for this position. Individual offers will be based on various factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, education, skills, competencies, and experience. Please note that most offers for new employees fall under the midpoint of the range, allowing room for continued salary growth. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package, which may also include comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off and incentive compensation (bonus) potential.
Important Considerations
Visit Velco.com for additional information on VELCO culture, benefits, and the recruiting process.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and ALL qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
VELCO is handling all aspects of talent acquisition internally and will not engage the services of third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters. We kindly request that these entities refrain from contacting us.
Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful reference check, background check (including social media check), physical examination, drug screening.
If you need an accommodation as part of the application or interview process, please send a request to [email protected]
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What We Do
VELCO is Vermont’s statewide electric transmission provider whose sights are set on creating a sustainable Vermont through our people, assets, relationships and operating model. Formed in 1956 when local Vermont utilities established the nation’s first “transmission only” company to access clean hydro power from New York, VELCO remains unique in two important ways:
1. Our ownership comprises the state’s 17 distribution utilities and a public
benefits corporation; and,
2. our for-profit status is structured to return cooperative-like value to our
owners, their customers, and every Vermonter.
VELCO’s system now includes: 740 miles of transmission lines; 55 substations, switching stations and terminal facilities; 13,000 acres of rights-of-way; a statewide emergency service radio system; and, a 1,600-mile fiber optic network that monitors and controls the electric system and helps to deliver broadband services to Vermonters.
Headquartered in Rutland, Vermont, VELCO employees strive to give Vermont’s utilities and their customers a reliable high-voltage grid, a strong unified voice on regional energy issues, and continued access to safe, reliable, cost-effective electricity.
