IT Systems Engineer

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower's mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company's activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits."TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.IT System Engineer TerraPower, LLC is seeking a skilled and motivated hardware infrastructure engineer to join our Enterprise IT team. In this hands-on role, you will be the primary owner of our physical compute, storage, and power infrastructure spanning a small/mediums sized data center and several local MDF/IDF spaces across our facilities. You will work closely with our networking team and report directly to the Senior IT Infrastructure Manager.This is a critical role for a self-starter who is comfortable owning infrastructure end-to-end: from racking servers and configuring VMware environments to managing backup operations, monitoring environmental conditions, and ensuring environmental continuity across all sites.Key ResponsibilitiesData Centers, Office and Lab SitesMaintain and operate a medium-sized private data center, including rack management, cabling, and capacity planningSupport and manage multiple local MDF (Main Distribution Frame) and IDF (Intermediate Distribution Frame) spaces across company locations (9 in Puget Sound region)Perform regular site walkthroughs and inspections to ensure physical infrastructure integrityCoordinate with facilities and site management teams on space, power, and cooling requirementsManage UPS systems and PDUs (Power Distribution Units) across the data center and MDF/IDF locationsMonitor UPS health, battery status, load levels, and runtime; coordinate battery replacements and preventive maintenanceRespond to power alarms, perform load balancing, and support planned maintenance windows involving power systemsMaintain documentation of power circuits, load maps, and single-line diagramsMonitor data center and MDF/IDF environmental conditions including temperature, humidity, and airflowRespond to environmental alerts and escalate to facilities or management as appropriateVirtualization & Server InfrastructureDeploy, configure, and maintain VMware vSphere/ESXi environments including vCenter managementManage physical server hardware lifecycle: procurement support, racking, cabling, firmware updates, and decommissioningMonitor host performance, resource utilization, and capacity; proactively address bottlenecksTrouble shoot hardware failures including CPUs, memory, storage controllers, NICs, and drive arraysCoordinate with vendors (Primarily HPE) on hardware support and RMA processesStorageAdminister SAN, NAS, local storage solutions and cloud archives; manage volumes, datastores, and provisioningMonitor storage health, performance, capacity and plan and execute expansions as neededManage storage replication and snapshots in coordination with retention policy and backup strategyCollaborationPartner closely with the networking team on rack and cabling coordination, infrastructure changes, and joint projectsSupport change management processes including maintenance windows, change tickets, and post-implementation reviewsContribute to IT documentation including runbooks, asset inventories, and infrastructure diagramsParticipate in on-call rotation for after-hours infrastructure emergenciesBackup & RecoveryAdminister enterprise backup solutions for servers, VMs and Microsoft Office365/Azure assetsSchedule, monitor, and validate backup jobs; ensure recovery objectives (RTO/RPO) are consistently metPerform and document restore tests on a regular cadence per policyRequired QualificationsBachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree, or equivalent work experience6+ years of hands-on experience in a data center or enterprise infrastructure roleProficiency with VMware vSphere/ESXi and vCenter administrationExperience managing physical server hardware from major vendors (HPE preferred)Working knowledge of SAN/NAS storage platforms and concepts (iSCSI, NFS, FC)Experience administering enterprise backup solutions and validating recovery proceduresHands-on experience with APC UPS systems or similar enterprise UPS platformsFamiliarity with PDU management and power capacity planningComfort working in data center environments including structured cabling, rack management, and physical hardware installationStrong troubleshooting skills with an ability to diagnose and resolve complex hardware and infrastructure issuesAbility to lift and rack equipment up to 50 lbs. and work in physically demanding data center environment.Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues quickly, while leveraging IT change management processesPreferred QualificationsVMware VCP (vSphere) certification or equivalent experienceAPC/Schneider Electric product certifications or formal trainingExperience with environmental monitoring tools (Sunbird, or similar)Exposure to DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) toolsFamiliarity with ITIL practices and formal change management processesExperience in a multi-site or campus environmentScripting or automation skills (Ansible, PowerShell, Bash) for infrastructure tasksProfessional SkillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical usersExceptional organizational skills and attention to detailProven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentExperience partnering cross-functionally with networking, application and cloud technical teamsCustomer service orientation with a problem-solving mindsetJob Functions:Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.Repetitive work: ProlongedSpecial Senses: Visual and audio focused workWork Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/dayTravel required 0-10%TerraPower's technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower's export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.Job detailsSalary Range: $117,922 - $176,833 We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual's qualifications experience. This range is specific to Washington State.Benefits: Competitive CompensationSalary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive paymentsComprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits Medical Vision Dental Life and Disability Gender Affirmation BenefitsParental Leave401k PlanGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) 21 days of annually accrued PTOGenerous Holiday Schedule 10 paid holidaysRelocation AssistanceProfessional and Educational Support OpportunitiesTerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/