Senior Associate, IT
Location: Austin, TX (On-Site)
Company Overview
Treaty Oak Clean Energy (Treaty Oak) is a utility-scale clean energy platform headquartered in Austin, Texas, focused on developing, commercializing, constructing, and operating utility-scale solar plus battery storage projects in targeted U.S. energy markets. Our mission is to create a sustainable future by providing clean, low-cost energy solutions to the grid, benefiting energy consumers, communities, and generations to come.
Treaty Oak features an experienced management team with a track record of developing and commercializing 10 GW+ of utility-scale power projects and a collective 100+ years’ experience across critical competencies, including power markets, offtake structuring, design, engineering and real estate, with such expertise being put towards our 15+ GW portfolio of utility scale renewable energy projects across the U.S., including 485 MW of in-construction and operational projects.
Treaty Oak is a wholly-owned portfolio company of Macquarie Asset Management (Macquarie), one of the world’s largest infrastructure managers with $600 billion under management, pairing Treaty Oak’s renewables development expertise with Macquarie’s capital backing and global leadership in advancing the energy transition.
The Role
Treaty Oak is seeking an Senior Associate, IT to own and oversee the firm’s internal IT function, with a strong emphasis on on-site and remote support, vendor management, and IT asset lifecycle management. This role will serve as the primary internal IT owner and escalation point, while day-to-day helpdesk and basic technical support are delivered through a managed service provider (MSP).
The Senior Associate, IT will ensure Treaty Oak employees have reliable, secure, and well-supported technology, while maintaining strong relationships with vendors and service providers. This is a highly visible role that partners closely with Operations, Finance, and leadership to ensure IT systems scale with the business.
Key Responsibilities
· Serve as the primary on-site IT point of contact for Treaty Oak employees, providing hands-on support as needed and coordinating resolution of technical issues. Service Treaty Oak’s remote workforce with the same level of responsiveness as on-site.
· Manage and oversee the managed service provider (MSP), including performance management, ticket escalation, service quality, and contract oversight
· Own IT procurement processes, including hardware selection, purchasing, vendor coordination, and cost management
· Maintain accurate inventory and lifecycle management of all IT assets, including laptops, peripherals, networking equipment, and software licenses
· Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding from an IT perspective, ensuring timely provisioning and deprovisioning of devices, accounts, and access
· Establish and maintain IT policies, procedures, and documentation related to asset management, security, and acceptable use. Effectively communicate Policies and changes to users
· Partner with internal stakeholders to identify technology needs and recommend practical, scalable solutions
· Coordinate with vendors on system implementations, upgrades, and renewals
· Support basic security best practices, including device management, access controls, and coordination with third-party security tools or services
· Monitor IT spend and contribute to budgeting and forecasting for IT-related expenses
· Ensure reliable operation of on-site office technology, including networking, conferencing systems, and shared equipment
· Continuously improve IT processes to enhance employee experience and operational efficiency
Education and Qualifications
· 4+ years of experience in IT support, systems administration, or IT management roles
· Comfort working directly with executive team
· Experience managing third-party IT vendors or managed service providers
· Strong background in IT asset management, procurement, and lifecycle tracking
· Hands-on experience supporting end users in an on-site, hybrid, and remote office environment
· Working knowledge of endpoint management, identity and access management, and SaaS-based business tools
· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
· Practical, service-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
· Experience in a small to mid-sized organization or fast-growing environment preferred
· Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
· Familiarity with ITIL-based service management practices preferred.
Our Values
These five fundamentals guide how we achieve value:
Integrity: We do what we say we are going to do.
Collaboration: We know that we are better together.
Ambition: We embrace challenge and excellence.
Adaptability: We find solutions and never quit.
Safety: We effectively identify and manage risk.
Employee Benefits
· The salary for this position is highly competitive and commensurate with experience.
· We offer competitive benefits, including unlimited paid time off, paid holidays, cell-phone stipend, 401K and a fully benefits plan for employees, including Medical, Dental, and Vision, and Life Insurance.
· Ability to work from home 1 day per week (Monday or Friday).
Treaty Oak is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Treaty Oak operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.
- Department
- Operations and IT
- Locations
- Treaty Oak Clean Energy Headquarters
- Remote status
- Hybrid