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Description

We are ERock!

Enchanted Rock is a leader and innovator of Electrical Resiliency-As-A-Service. Our advanced dual-purpose microgrids protect companies, critical infrastructure, and communities from unexpected power outages, ensuring business continuity and civic durability.

Enchanted Rock’s dual-purpose microgrids use natural gas and renewable natural gas (RNG) to drive the nation’s most dependable microgrids — all while producing significantly lower to zero carbon emissions than traditional diesel backup generators. Enchanted Rock solutions provide 24/7/365 monitoring, optimization, and forecasts to enable worry-free, reliable power for businesses. The Enchanted Rock solution brings together patented technologies, advanced dual-purpose microgrid designs and integrated end-to-end services. The Power is On and we keep it on.

What you’ll do…

The Senior Manager – Infrastructure & Systems Operations will serve as a highly technical leader responsible for the end-to-end management, reliability, and performance of the company’s IT and OT infrastructure, systems operations, and critical technology services. This role will drive the architectural direction and execution of technology initiatives across hybrid IT/OT environments while ensuring operational excellence, cybersecurity resilience, and regulatory compliance in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and based at our Houston, TX headquarters, this position will lead a diverse team of technology professionals and manage complex infrastructure spanning on-premises data centers, cloud environments, and operational technology systems critical to business operations.

You’ll make an impact by:

Technical Leadership

• Developing and executing a comprehensive IT/OT strategy aligned with future business objectives.
• Leading and inspiring a multidisciplinary IT/OT team while fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partnering with senior leadership to identify and implement technology solutions that will drive business growth and operational excellence.

Technology Management & Operations

• Overseeing the full lifecycle of IT/OT infrastructure and systems, including enterprise and field networks, servers, databases, M365, SCADA, NOC, and cloud environments.
• Ensuring the reliability, availability, scalability, and security of critical systems essential to business continuity.
• Leading disaster recovery, backup, and system resilience initiatives to minimize downtime and enhance business continuity.

Compliance and Security

• Partnering with cybersecurity leadership to develop and enforce technology policies and frameworks that will ensure compliance with NERC CIP and other regulatory standards.
• Supporting ongoing security assessments and audits by providing infrastructure and operational expertise to identify and mitigate risk.
• Maintaining a strong security posture across IT/OT systems while ensuring operational continuity and performance.

Project Management

• Leading complex infrastructure and systems projects, including modernization, integration, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Ensuring projects meet defined scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives while preserving operational stability.
• Implementing project management best practices and coordinating cross-functional collaboration on new technology implementations.

Budget and Resource Management

• Developing and managing IT/OT budgets to ensure efficient and cost-effective allocation of resources.
• Overseeing procurement, installation, and maintenance of hardware, software, and infrastructure.
• Managing vendor relationships and contracts to optimize performance, cost, and lifecycle management across enterprise and field operations.

Team Development

• Building and developing a high-performing, cross-functional IT/OT team through mentorship, training, and career development.
• Fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment that promotes teamwork, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
• Setting clear performance objectives, conducting regular reviews, and supporting professional growth and technical excellence.

You’ll sweep us off our feet if you:

• Demonstrate proven expertise in cloud platforms (Azure) with experience in hybrid cloud architectures and migrations.
• Have successfully led large-scale infrastructure modernization projects or digital transformation initiatives.
• Bring experience with enterprise networking technologies, including SD-WAN, network segmentation, and OT network security.
• Have hands-on experience with Industrial Control Systems including SCADA systems, PLCs DCSs in critical infrastructure environments.
• Possess deep knowledge of Microsoft 365 ecosystem including advanced SharePoint, Teams, and Power Platform implementations.
• Have experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and DevOps methodologies applied to infrastructure management.
• Have worked in the energy, utilities, or critical infrastructure sectors with understanding of operational requirements and regulatory landscapes around NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) and North America's bulk electric system.

Requirements

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive technology leadership experience in IT/OT operations, with recent senior management responsibility within the last 2-3 years.
• Deep knowledge of technology infrastructure, systems, and applications across IT/OT environments.
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills with the ability to prioritize resources cost-effectively.
• Experience in strategic planning, execution, and project management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Experience with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards and compliance requirements.
• Physical requirements and working conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Position requires ability to work under pressure and maintain tight deadlines.

Your Rewards!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Family Leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Hybrid Work Schedule!
• Cool Open-Office Concept

Do you have what it takes to join the Enchanted Rock team? Send us your resume today. Be yourself and keep it useful, funny, and cool!

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Enchanted Rock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

At Enchanted Rock, we embrace diversity, including all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — to name a few. We understand and recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our business. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values specifically our value of “The Team” which includes “Mutual Respect, Openness, and Honesty.”