IT Systems Administrator (On-Prem)

About the role: The Cloud & Infrastructure department is responsible for the core technology backbone that powers our SCADA and DataLayer ecosystem. We design, build, and operate the foundational platforms that keep thousands of renewable plants reliable, secure, and scalable.Our team covers the full spectrum of infrastructure-from cloud services to on-premise systems-but this role will join the On-Premise Engineering group, the unit that ensures the performance, availability, and automation of the platforms deployed physically across our global fleet of sites.About the role:We are looking for a Senior SRE / DevOps / Systems Engineer to help evolve and modernize the on-premise infrastructure powering Horizon, our SCADA and DataLayer ecosystem. Most of our systems run on physical and virtual servers hosted in-house, and we are actively transitioning them toward Infrastructure-as-Code, automated provisioning, and new hardware platforms.Your primary responsibility will be to maintain and improve our current infrastructure, redefine our automated SCADA deployment pipeline, and support the reliability of our internal DataLayer services. The role is highly hands-on, with a strong focus on OS lifecycle, virtualization, observability, deployment tooling, and hardware/firmware management.This is not a cloud-native or Kubernetes-focused SRE position. While we use some cloud services, the core of your work revolves around Windows Server and Linux infrastructure, PowerShell-driven automation, Hyper-V and Proxmox virtualization, and the modernization of our deployment workflows.Key Responsibilities:Infrastructure & Systems EngineeringMaintain and optimize our on-premise server fleet, including hardware, OS lifecycle, storage, and networking.Lead the transition of legacy servers and configurations to Infrastructure-as-Code (primarily Puppet)Manage server lifecycle thorugh automated deployment. Including BIOS provisioning, firmware baselines, driver automation, and OEM Activation (OA 2.7) processes.Automate provisioning via PowerShell, including unattended installations, configuration baselines, and compliance checks.SCADA Deployment AutomationRedesign and maintain the automated deployment system for our SCADA solution.Develop CI/CD pipelines using TFS/Azure DevOps Server and Git repositories.Build and maintain PowerShell-based deployment scripts for OS bootstrapping, configuration, DataLayer setup, and service deployment.Ensure deployments are reproducible, traceable, and suitable for large-scale rollouts.Virtualization & On-Prem PlatformsOperate and maintain virtualization environments based on:Hyper-VProxmox (KVM-based, but no direct KVM admin required)Create and maintain VM templates, golden images, provisioning flows and automation pipelines.Observability & MonitoringMaintain and extend monitoring for OS, DataLayer and SCADA services using tools such as:GrafanaPrometheus/WMI exportersNative Windows/Linux monitoring integrationsImprove alerting, dashboards, and metrics for operational reliability (no ELK stack required).DataLayer & Internal ToolsSupport and maintain the reliability of our DataLayer provider (in-house product).Develop small supporting tools or utilities in PowerShell (preferred), and optionally in Python, Go, or C when relevant.Lifecycle, Security & ReliabilityMaintain OS hardening, patching, and security baselines.Document operational procedures, deployment workflows, runbooks and troubleshooting guides.Participate in incident response and reliability improvements.#LI-Hybrid, We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Do you have experience in Windows?, What we offer: Career growth within an emerging organization that has considerable opportunity ahead within a mature, well respected companyThe ability to work with inclusive, curious, and outcome focused teams who seek to create a step change in how data and insights are delivered to the renewable energy market.Competitive salary & benefitsDNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you: 5-7+ years in Systems Administration, SRE, DevOps or similar roles.Strong experience with Windows Server & Linux administration and troubleshooting.Solid experience with Hyper-V and/or Proxmox virtualization environments.Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills (preferred language for this role).Experience building deployment automation pipelines using TFS/Azure DevOps Server.Solid understanding of networking (VLANs, routing, firewalls, DNS).Experience with monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, SNMP, WMI).Experience maintaining custom in-house systems and services.Nice to have:Experience with OEM Activation (OA 2.7/3.0) and hardware lifecycle workflows.Experience in industrial control, SCADA systems or data ingestion pipelines.Knowledge of DSC, Terraform, or similar IaC tools.Experience automating OS image creation and golden images.Knowledge of SQL or time-series databases used in SCADA contexts. Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

You'll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

About us: We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence. As a trusted voice for many of the world's most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations. About Energy Systems We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry., We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision. Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values. Working here Since 1864 we've been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future. At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You'll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.   You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply