Operations Technology Systems Administrator

At MCE, we tackle the climate crisis with a shared commitment to innovation, community, and equity. Together, we foster an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible work environment where creativity thrives, work-life balance is prioritized, and every voice is valued.

At MCE, we tackle the climate crisis with a shared commitment to innovation, community, and equity. Together, we foster an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible work environment where creativity thrives, work-life balance is prioritized, and every voice is valued. MCE is a not-for-profit public agency that has set the standard for clean energy in our communities since 2010. We provide more renewable power at stable rates, and deliver cutting-edge energy programs to residents and businesses across four Bay Area counties:
Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano. Our team, drawn from all walks of life, embodies a shared passion for environmental stewardship and community service. You’ll work alongside dedicated professionals innovating and collaborating to make our communities more energy-efficient, resilient, and sustainable. MCE is in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in San Rafael and Concord. Employees have the option to work remotely, in a hybrid arrangement, or in the office, depending on the role responsibilities and any in-person meeting requirements.

I am happy to provide more details if needed. We value a range of experience. Even if you feel that you do not meet all of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Application materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Under the direction of the Senior Operations Technology (OT) Systems Manager, the OT Systems Administrator manages back-end operational systems and platforms, including CRM security, DAP (Data Analytics Platform on Azure), and file storage. The role supports MCE’s cybersecurity, VPP data access, responsible AI use, Microsoft platforms, and other critical technical needs. The OT Systems Administrator configures, administers, monitors, and optimizes enterprise AI and Cloud platforms and applications, including security, access, performance, governance, and integrations.

This role also supports system management, compliance, and the secure operation of MCE’s OT infrastructure, including cloud data storage, IaaS, PaaS, computer systems, and servers. MCE offers a remote/hybrid work environment. This position requires regular in-office work at either our San Rafael or Concord, CA office. Candidates must live within commuting distance of an MCE office.

• Maintain and optimize CRM security, DAP/Azure Cloud, file storage, cloud infrastructure, servers, and other operational platforms to ensure secure, reliable, and effective performance.
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity strategies, controls, policies, procedures, and guidelines to protect MCE systems and data and support confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Support audits, compliance requirements, internal security policies, and collaboration with IT, Legal, and OT leadership.
• Configure, administer, monitor, and optimize enterprise AI platforms and AI-enabled applications, including user access, security controls, governance, integrations, performance metrics, and responsible AI practices.
• Support secure data access protocols for dispatchable Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) and ensure efficient, protected data flow.
• Evaluate the security and operational fit of new and existing software, hardware, and cloud technology solutions to ensure they meet Technology and Analytics, Operations Technology, and agency requirements.
• Administer and Implement changes in Identity management platforms such as Okta and Entra.
• Ident…