Information Technology (IT) Administrator

Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture. Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. Xcimer has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by leading investors, Xcimer is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. Join us in powering a better world with inertial fusion!

As an Information Technology Administrator, you will be the first line contact for IT related issues at the company. You will be a point of contact for employees to provide help desk/technical support and troubleshooting. You will have the opportunity to support novel engineering and R&D projects. This is a challenging position that requires a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, a passion for technology and being a team player, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy!

Responsibilities

• Provide IT Help Desk support and be an IT resourcefor all employees at Xcimer
• POC and administrator of Microsoft Azure and Office 365
• Setup/configure machines and workspaces for new employees
• Monitor and maintain the company network and internal services 
• Define and document company IT policies 
• Develop security policies and oversee their implementation 
• Develop training documentation and material to communicate IT policies and onboard new hires 
• Manage licensed software and administer company license servers 
• Create user accounts and perform access control 
• Configure reliable back-up and archiving systems for company data 
• Work closely with software and hardware engineering teams to ensure smooth operations 
• Collaborate with finance team to communicate requirements and costs, assist with the purchasing of software and equipment 
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an IT systems administrator
• Experience with help desk support
• Experience as an IT administrator for Microsoft Entra and Microsoft 365
• Experience managing Microsoft Exchange, Teams, OneDrive and InTune
• Working knowledge of best practices in IT administration and system security 
• Familiarity with Windows and Mac OS systems administration 
• Excellent technical and interpersonal communication 
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environment
• A positive attitude, with a customer service-oriented approach and a passion for working with people
• Ability to earn trust, influence others, and maintain positive and professional relationships
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum
  
  
  

Desired

• Associate’s degree in information technology, information systems, or related fields 
• Experience with CD/CI and git version control
• Ability to set up automated workflows as scheduled scripts or batch jobs 
• Previous experience with NIST 800-171 or other security focused standard
  
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Xcimer Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Xcimer Energy hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Xcimer Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Benefits

Benefits Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%. Paid Time Off: 15 days per year based on weekly scheduled hours, 10 paid sick leave, and 13 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns. Equity will be granted to eligible employees. Equity is designed to allow employees to share in company results and success.

Candidates may be considered for other positions at Xcimer Energy, and our actual base salary will be determined on an individual basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The range is published in accordance with Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and California Equal Pay Act.