Sr. IT Engineer
Desired Traits: Dynamic, Accountable, Returns-Driven, Commercial, Integrity
What is a Sr. IT Engineer?
The Sr. IT Engineer owns the infrastructure and systems engineering that SEF Energy and its subsidiaries run on – cloud platforms, networking, identity and accounts, and the Freedom Series field-compute hardware fleet. This is a senior, hands-on individual-contributor role based on-site in Oklahoma City, where the field-compute fleet is built, imaged, and staged. The role carries the company's core infrastructure knowledge: it designs, validates, and operates the systems the business runs on, and it directs the work of managed-service partners with full command of what they deliver.
In this role, you will:
- Own cloud infrastructure across Microsoft Azure and AWS: architecture, administration, security posture, and cost management, coordinating managed-service partners with full internal command of the environment
- Administer identity, accounts, and endpoints alongside the existing IT engineering team: Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and Defender
- Lead mesh networking R&D and rollout: evaluate, pilot, and standardize mesh radio technology (Rajant, Mimosa) for pad and facility connectivity
- Carry infrastructure projects end to end: Windows 11 rollout and PowerShell-based deployment at scale, Peplink SD-WAN standardization, branch-site network buildouts, dedicated circuits, and Starlink fleet management
- Own the lifecycle of the Freedom Series field-compute hardware fleet (FSL, FSiC, FSDI) and control-center units (FSCC): imaging, configuration, build, staging, shipping, and spares, based out of the Oklahoma City facility
- Administer communication and physical-security platforms: cloud telephony (Dialpad), cameras, and door-access systems (UniFi)
- Maintain field data-ingestion standards and SOPs for Freedom Series operations, including channel-naming and data-quality conventions
- Run IT procurement and vendor management: quotes, RFPs, orders, contractor coordination, and vendor escalations for hardware and connectivity
- Own inventory and asset management: equipment audits, asset records (Meraki, Starlink), and fleet inventory accuracy
- Resolve infrastructure and systems tickets in the IT ticketing system (Freshdesk)
- Support business and engineering platforms as part of the IT engineering team: QHSE platform (forms, tablets), engineering applications (SolidWorks), and SharePoint
- Occasional travel to branch sites and company facilities may be required, estimated less than 10% of time (must possess a valid driver's license and meet the company driver requirement to operate a company vehicle while traveling)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required and Preferred Experience:
- 5+ years in IT engineering / systems administration with demonstrated end-to-end ownership of infrastructure projects
- Hands-on cloud administration: Microsoft Azure required, AWS strongly preferred; formal cloud training or certification is a plus
- Networking depth: SD-WAN (Peplink or equivalent), branch networking, and field connectivity (cellular, satellite, mesh radio)
- Microsoft 365 / Entra ID administration and endpoint management (Intune, Defender)
- Hardware fleet experience: imaging and deployment at scale (Windows, PowerShell), industrial or ruggedized compute hardware, and device lifecycle management
- Procurement and vendor coordination for IT hardware and services
- Self-directed with exceptional time management; capable of owning parallel workstreams with limited day-to-day oversight
- Oilfield or industrial field-systems exposure is a plus but not required
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
- Office and equipment-staging environment of an oil & gas manufacturing and servicing company
- Occasionally required to stand, sit, use hands to manipulate with fingers, handle or feel, walk, reach with hands and arms
- Lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs. (SEF Energy employees shall not manually lift an item weighing more than 50 lbs.; utilize mechanical assistance devices or a team lift)
- Quiet conditions
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field
- Industry certifications (Microsoft Azure, AWS, Cisco or equivalent networking) are a plus
- Experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree: 8+ years of progressive IT engineering experience with demonstrated results
This is a high-level overview of the main job responsibilities; however, it is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. At times you may be asked to perform other tasks by your supervisor that are not listed on this job description.
We pride ourselves in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all employees. To gain employment, the candidate will need to pass a hair follicle drug test and a background check once the offer of employment has been accepted.