IT Technology Leader

IT Technology Leader

Date: Oct 1, 2024

Location(s): Miami, FL, US, 33134

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 83048

is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry? Join our world-class team today!

Position Specific Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior System Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. Comprehensive understanding of Active Directory authentication technologies, administration, and standardization. Experience standardizing IT systems and processes to drive efficiency and consistency across an organization. We are looking for a candidate possessing experience with complex IT infrastructures, with an emphasis on maintaining system reliability, security, and performance with extensive experience in managing and administering virtualized environments, particularly on VMware, Linux, and Windows platforms both on-premises and Cloud.

Experience

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as an IT systems administration.

Strong expertise in VMware administration, Linux, and Windows operating systems.

Hands-on experience with Cloud services and management.

Technical Proficiency

Comprehensive understanding of Active Directory authentication technologies, administration, and standardization.

Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).

Experience with backup/recovery solutions and security best practices.

Soft Skills

Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in hybrid cloud environments.

Familiarity with ITIL processes and methodologies.

Strong documentation skills for creating procedural and technical documentation

Job Overview

This position establishes strategy, develops business plans, and oversees and leads in the design, development and implementation of technology solutions to meet business needs. Leaders in this role provide leadership and oversight to manage performance and results in one or more Information Technology (IT) disciplines. Individuals will be accountable for the reliability, performance, security, and continuity of IT systems and supported business processes.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Provides leadership, influence, vision, and direction to the organization to contribute to achieving the companys goals

Works with IT leaders to develop overall IT strategy in alignment with business strategy

Oversees value stream by focusing on cost and risks of technology portfolio to meet business needs

Supports and fosters innovative technologies to deliver new ideas that enable business transformation

Ensures high levels of ongoing system and application performance in production environments

Oversees development of processes and tools to automate code releases from development to operations (DevOps)

Attracts, develops and retains a high-performing and diverse team

Establishes and drives technology roadmaps that align with current and future business needs

Manages third party technical and outsourcing relationships to deliver project and operational support objectives

Ensures technology processes are conducted in line with applicable standards and company policies

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

High School Grad / GED

Bachelors or Equivalent Experience

Experience: 7 years

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors Degree

Supervisor/Management Experience: 2 years

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Information Technology

Organization: Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided: No

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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