Senior Infrastructure Specialist

Job Summary

The Senior Infrastructure Specialist (Unix/Linux) is a system administrator role located in Orange, CT, supporting all Avangrid locations. Candidates will possess a minimum of 4 years of experience with Unix/Linux operating system administration and experience with virtualization, cloud environments, containerization, and scripting.

• Provide timely responses to all incidents, tasks, and requests assigned to meet Service Level Agreements.
• Deploy, configure, patch, and support (physical, virtual, cloud) installations of Unix and Linux operating systems (e.g., Solaris, Enterprise Linux).
• Deploy, configure, and support engineered systems (e.g., Oracle PCA, Oracle Exadata, Oracle ZFS), enterprise storage platforms, and data protection platforms.
• Collaborate with application teams on containerized applications, providing guidance and support on architecture, optimization, scalability, and management.
• Install agents (e.g., Oracle OEM) including configuration and reporting.
• Plan, optimize, and execute transfer of on-premises Linux workloads to public/hybrid cloud environments.
• Oversee third‑party vendors, ensuring compliance with Avangrid’s processes, procedures, and all applicable laws/regulations.
• Provide maintenance and break‑fix of infrastructure technologies following the change management process.
• Participate in technical implementation plans in support of infrastructure technologies.
• Work with internal clients, suppliers/contractors, project teams, and other technical staff to identify, design, and support technical solutions.
• Participate in the evaluation, selection, and testing of hardware and software products.
• Maintain regulatory compliance under NERC/CIP guidelines.
• Maintain high quality security controls surrounding the critical SCADA systems.
• Perform special assignments from OSG Infrastructure leadership.
• Provide first‑shift weekday on‑site support.
• Be available for 24x7 rotational on‑call support.
• Travel as required within the U.S.

• BS/BA degree in Business, Computer Science, or other technical discipline (additional years of experience and/or certifications may substitute).
• Four years of experience with Linux/Unix system administration.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting.
• Fundamental understanding of networking, DNS, LDAP, virtualization, and containerization.
• Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).

• Understanding of security, computer hardware, software applications, and data communication equipment.
• Knowledge of network diagrams, firewall rules, ports, and services.
• Understanding of relevant compliance regulations and policies (NERC‑CIP, etc.).
• Working knowledge of the NERC‑CIP requirements.

• Growth & Continuous Improvement
• Initiative & Change
• Focused on Results
• Customer Centric
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• Generous performance‑based bonuses 12%
• 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways

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