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Senior Systems Analyst

Deriva Energy
dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
550 South Caldwell Street (Show on map)
Jan 28, 2026
Job Description: Overview Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6.5GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Formerly the division of Duke Energy, Deriva is now backed by Brookfield Renewable and is poised for dynamic growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations. Deriva is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst (SSA) that is experienced in implementing and supporting solutions for Renewable site generation operations including standing up new sites. The current application portfolio consists of solutions existing on-prem, Deriva AWS/Azure cloud, and vendor hosted. This role will be implementing and supporting applications that exist in a NERC CIP environment. Post application implementation this role will support, maintain, and enhance the applications working with the business and IT. The SSA would be responsible for day-to-day support/answering questions related to applications along with documenting requirements, configuring, testing, and deploying bug fixes or enhancements. Main Responsibilities Lead, deliver, and implement projects related to Generation Operational Systems including Aveva PI, GE EMS, MAXIMO, EZ MAX, MV 90, VT SCADA, and KPA Flex systems Provide post implementation support for all Generation Operational Systems including on-call responsibilities. Develop project plans, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scopes, objectives, and requirements for Generation Operational Systems implementations and enhancements Define the system infrastructure requirements (Cloud, Physical, SAAS) for each system including the production, QA, and testing environments Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to procure necessary resources and technologies for Generation Operational Systems for projects, enhancements, and support. Work closely with stakeholders to communicate project objectives, progress, and outcomes, fostering a culture of safety awareness and compliance Conduct regular project and portfolio reviews to assess performance, address challenges, and implement continuous improvement measures Ability to analyze complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and drive successful project outcomes. Interact and provide support for end users including training Provide periodic 24x7 on-call rotation support Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related field In addition to an bachelor's degree, three (3) years or more of relevant work experience In lieu of an bachelor's degree, a HS Diploma/GED with 8 years of relevant work experience Desired Qualifications Master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related field Proven experience as a Systems Analyst, specifically in Generation Operational Systems Experience or knowledge of generation operational systems Aveva PI, GE EMS, MAXIMO, EZ MAX, MV 90, VT SCADA, and KPA Flex systems Proficiency in project management tools and software (MS Project, Jira) Strong understanding of Generation Operational Systems principles, regulations, and industry best practices Experience in Renewable Generation (Solar, Wind, Battery) Systems Experience working with NERC CIP and SOX requirements Proven experience in data architecture, solution architecture, and system integration Experience with Alteryx, SQL Server, Power BI, AWS, Azure, and Workato is a plus Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and affectively with executives, managers, and subject matter experts Strong attention to detail with the ability to work in a conscientious, consistent, and thorough manner Working Conditions This position is located in Charlotte, NC. This is an in-office position with option to work remotely one day per week Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) with matching Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Additional Information: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty. Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.