TechOps Generalist at Octopus Energy

London, England, United Kingdom

Octopus Energy Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience leading on a range of technical projects
  • Knowledge of various IT roles, including: Desktop support analyst, 1st/2nd line support, Systems engineer, DevOps, Tech support, Technical support, Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, Workplace technology, Solutions specialist, Systems manager, Support manager
  • Experience with identity providers, macOS, and Windows MDM migration
  • Experience with device trust and posture compliance solutions
  • Experience with SaaS migrations (e.g., Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace)
  • Understanding of security best practices and balancing security with productivity

Responsibilities

  • Provide delightful day-to-day technical support to all areas of the business
  • Troubleshoot and fix a wide range of technical issues (laptop faults, network issues, account provisioning, SSO problems)
  • Collaborate with the Security team to ensure a balance between security, productivity, and user experience
  • Identify and implement opportunities to automate processes and improve the user experience
  • Design and build self-service solutions to empower employees
  • Monitor and maintain technology in offices worldwide (networks, meeting rooms, printers, digital signage, CCTV, door access control)
  • Manage supplier relationships and the procurement process for SaaS and hardware
  • Lead and manage complex technical projects with multiple stakeholders. Examples include: Rollout of a new identity provider, macOS and Windows MDM migration, Rollout of a new device trust and posture compliance solution, Replacement of insecure factors like SMS with phishing-resistant factors, Office fit-outs, including tech, SaaS migrations for acquisitions (e.g., Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace)

Skills

macOS
Windows
MDM
Microsoft 365
Google Workspace
SSO
Identity Providers
Device Trust
Posture Compliance
SaaS Migrations
DevOps
Systems Administration
Network Administration
Automation
Security Best Practices

Octopus Energy

Provides affordable green energy solutions

About Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy provides affordable green energy solutions to households and businesses across multiple countries, including the UK, US, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia. The company focuses on the renewable energy market and utilizes technology and data to enhance its services. Its main product offerings include direct energy sales to consumers and the licensing of its proprietary Kraken technology platform to other energy providers. This platform helps streamline energy management and improve customer experience. Unlike many competitors, Octopus Energy emphasizes sustainability and offers additional services such as electric vehicle solutions. The company's goal is to make green energy accessible and affordable while promoting the use of renewable resources.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$2,476.6MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
Parental Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Company Equity
OE Group Share Scheme

Risks

Increased competition in renewable energy may impact market share.
Rapid international expansion exposes Octopus to geopolitical risks.
£3 billion repayment to UK government could strain financial resources.

Differentiation

Octopus Energy's Kraken platform optimizes energy usage for zero-bill homes.
The company leads in electric aircraft charging with AeroVolt collaboration.
Octopus Energy's global reach includes partnerships in Brazil and Japan.

Upsides

'Zero Bills' initiative could revolutionize sustainable living in the UK.
Partnership with Energisa opens South American renewable energy market.
Investment in Ocergy enhances offshore wind capabilities globally.

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