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This role independently leads technical initiatives, resolves complex operational challenges, drives automation and process improvements, mentors junior staff, and serves as a key resource for infrastructure modernization, acquisitions, office expansions, and strategic technology deployments.\nResponsibilities\nHow you can make an impact:\nInfrastructure, Cloud & Systems Administration\nAdminister and optimize enterprise infrastructure including Microsoft 365, Entra ID, server platforms, virtualization environments, endpoint management systems, and cloud services.\nLead troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts for complex infrastructure, identity, networking, security, and application issues.\nPlan and execute upgrades, migrations, lifecycle management activities, and platform modernization initiatives.\nEvaluate infrastructure performance, capacity, resiliency, and operational risks while recommending improvements aligned with business objectives.\nDevelop and maintain 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operational processes.\nIdentify technical, security, compliance, operational, and business continuity risks and develop actionable integration strategies.\nDesign and execute integration plans for Microsoft 365, identity services, endpoint management, networking, telecommunications, SaaS platforms, and infrastructure systems.\nServe as technical lead for acquisition and deployment projects, coordinating stakeholders, vendors, facilities teams, construction partners, and third-party providers.\nAssess multiple solution paths and recommend approaches that balance security, compliance, scalability, cost, user experience, and long-term supportability.\nDevelop implementation plans, migration strategies, project timelines, and success criteria while proactively managing risks, dependencies, and constraints.\nCommunicate project status, technical challenges, milestones, and remediation plans to leadership and stakeholders.\nAdjust implementation strategies when business requirements, technical limitations, or newly discovered conditions require an alternative approach.\nNetwork, Recovery & Operational Resilience\nSupport enterprise networking technologies including firewalls, VPNs, wireless infrastructure, connectivity services, and cloud-integrated networking.\nLead disaster recovery testing, restoration activities, and resiliency improvement initiatives.\nAdminister backup and recovery platforms while validating recoverability of critical systems and services.\nSupport infrastructure readiness for growth, acquisitions, cloud adoption, and evolving business requirements.\nProject Leadership, Automation & Process Improvement\nLead infrastructure, cloud, endpoint, security, and workplace technology projects from planning through implementation.\nDesign and implement automation, scripting, and process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, consistency, and operational maturity.\nIdentify opportunities to reduce operational risk, improve user experience, and optimize service delivery.\nEvaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations that support business growth and long-term technology strategy.\nTechnical Leadership & Operational Excellence\nServe as a Tier 3 escalation resource and mentor for Help Desk and System Administrator I personnel.\nProvide technical leadership during major incidents, critical changes, and high-impact operational activities.\nPromote adherence to change management, incident management, problem management, and operational governance standards.\nDevelop and maintain technical documentation, standards, SOPs, architecture diagrams, and operational knowledge resources.\nContribute to workforce development through mentoring, knowledge transfer, and technical coaching.\nQualifications\nBring your passion, here's what’s needed:\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.\n5+ years of experience in systems administration, infrastructure engineering, cloud 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For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.\nHow we support you:\nComprehensive Health & Life Insurance: 100% premium coverage for employees, with partial coverage available for eligible dependents.\nOpportunity to work on cutting-edge automation solutions for the power industry.\nCollaborate with a team of experts in software engineering, renewable energy, and grid technologies.\nFlexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.\nLocation: This position will be located in Panama City, Panama\nTravel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)\n\nThird-Party Recruiting Notification\nEPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. 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