IT Systems Engineer

We are seeking motivated, dynamic professionals who are passionate about serving their local communities. Join our team: Apply to our open position(s) below. OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT! IT Systems Engineer Open until filled. Posted 8/7/2026 San Diego County – hybrid work schedule set by SDCP About the role : San Diego Community Power (SDCP) seeks a highly skilled IT Systems Engineer to assist in design, implementation, and optimization of the organization’s IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, and cloud platforms. This role serves as a technical lead for systems architecture and engineering, bridging operational IT support and advanced system design. Reporting to the Information Systems Manager, the IT Systems Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of SDCP’s technology environment. The role partners closely with the IT Systems Analyst to support operational excellence and with the Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to ensure systems are secure, compliant, and resilient. This position plays a key role in enabling business operations through modern, integrated, and well-governed technology solutions. WHO IS SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER? San Diego Community Power is a community-driven, not-for-profit public agency providing cleaner energy to the San Diego region. Formed in 2019, Community Power is the second largest Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) in California , serv ing nearly 1 million customer accounts across its member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. OUR HISTORY San Diego Community Power was formed in 2019 as a public, not-for-profit community choice aggregator (CCA) in the San Diego region. We began electric service in 2021 and now serve seven member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated communities of San Diego County. San Diego Community Power was formed to bring local control and customer choice to San Diego while also providing clean and renewable energy at competitive rates. We are the second largest CCA in California, serving nearly 1 million customers. For more information, please visit SDCommunityPower.org. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY At SDCP, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and hope to hire employees that reflect our communities. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES A . Systems Engineering & Infrastructure Implementation Assist in design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of IT infrastructure, including servers, cloud platforms, networks, and enterprise systems. Define and enforce system architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices across the IT environment. Configure and optimize environments to ensure performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability. Assist in the deployment and integration of enterprise platforms, including Microsoft 365 and cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP). Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements aligned with organizational priorities and long-term IT strategy. B. Systems Administration, Monitoring & Support Perform advanced systems administration for enterprise applications, infrastructure, and identity platforms. Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity; proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact business operations. Assist in root cause analysis and resolution of complex technical is…