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System Administrator, SNOC/Service Desk

Invenergy · Chicago, IL · $88,000–$108,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a complex incident you resolved in a Windows environment. What was the root cause?

What they are checking: Whether they have deep Windows troubleshooting experience and dig to root cause.

How have you helped Service Desk analysts grow their troubleshooting skills?

What they are checking: Whether they coach the team so fewer issues need escalation over time.

What would you do

You're the final escalation point for the Service Desk. Walk me through how you take over a ticket nobody else could solve.

What they are checking: Whether they have a structured troubleshooting approach and communicate well with the people waiting.

Two critical tickets come in at once, one from the control center and one from an executive. How do you prioritize?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize by business impact and safety rather than by who is asking.

A fix you applied caused a new problem at a remote site. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they own mistakes, roll back safely and communicate clearly.

About the work

What's different about supporting OT systems at a control center compared to normal office IT?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that OT uptime and safety come first and changes need extra care.

How do you troubleshoot Active Directory or group policy issues affecting many users?

What they are checking: Whether they know core Windows enterprise services well enough to diagnose problems quickly.

How do you document an incident so the next person can solve it faster?

What they are checking: Whether they build knowledge for the team instead of keeping fixes in their head.

What do you know about NERC CIP, and how might it affect changes you make to systems?

What they are checking: Whether they understand compliance requirements that govern changes at a power company.

How do you handle remote support for sites with limited connectivity?

What they are checking: Whether they can support distributed power plants where access and bandwidth are limited.

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The full job description

As published by Invenergy.

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future. Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits. This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window. Job Description As a System Administrator, you will operate in a Microsoft Windows-based environment supporting both IT and OT systems, including control center operations. You will serve as the final point of escalation for the Service Desk during normal business hours, owning complex incident resolution across enterprise systems and sites. This day shift role provides business-hours operational support, incident response, ticket resolution, and cross-functional coordination to maintain reliable IT and OT services during the standard workday. Responsibilities • Serve as the final escalation point for Service Desk incidents and support requests during normal business hours. • Own and resolve complex IT and OT issues across control center, corporate, and remote site environments. • Monitor and manage assigned tickets, ensuring timely resolution, documentation, and escalation when needed. • Collaborate with server, network, security, application, and OT support teams to resolve incidents and service requests. • Participate in IT change management processes, maintenance planning, and system improvement initiatives. • Identify trends in support issues and recommend long-term solutions that improve reliability, user experience, and operational efficiency. • Maintain support documentation, troubleshooting procedures, and knowledgebase articles for Service Desk and operations teams. • Provide clear communication to users, stakeholders, and technical teams regarding incident status, resolution steps, and next actions. Day Shift Operational Support Responsibilities • Support daily monitoring and operational health checks for assigned IT and OT systems, including control center-related technologies. • Respond to business-hours system alerts, outages, service interruptions, and high-priority incidents. • Initiate incident triage, technical investigation, escalation, and coordination with appropriate resolver groups. • Coordinate structured handoffs for unresolved incidents at the end of the assigned workday. • Ensure accurate ticket updates, incident notes, user communications, and handoff details for unresolved or ongoing issues. • Partner with Service Desk technicians to provide technical guidance, mentoring, and escalation support. • Contribute to root cause analysis, post-incident follow-up, and corrective action tracking for recurring or high-impact issues. Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required. • Three 3+) years of experience supporting enterprise IT environments, Service Desk operations, or systems administration functions. • Strong experience with Microsoft environments including Microsoft 365, Windows server, and workstation operating systems. • Experience with incident management, escalation, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex technical issues. • Experience supporting business-critical systems, operational environments, or distributed site support preferred. • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and technical leadership skills. • Excellent communication, customer service, and cross-functional collaboration skills. • Eligible to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Requirements • Exposure to networking, systems infrastructure, and OT environments preferred. • Technical certifications preferred, including Microsoft, CompTIA, ITIL, networking, security, or related infrastructure certifications. Base Pay $88,000.00 - $108,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 20% - 30% #LI-Hybrid The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills. In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process. Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc. Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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